Category: Business
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Will Discord’s IPO Lead to Enshittification?
Discord, the widely popular communication platform, is reportedly preparing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2025, collaborating with financial giants JP Morgan Chase and Goldman Sachs to facilitate the process. While this move could bolster Discord’s financial standing and market presence, it raises significant concerns regarding user data privacy and security. The Implications of…
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Meta Settles Landmark Privacy Case With Massive Implications for Your Digital Privacy
In a significant development for your digital privacy, Meta has settled a landmark lawsuit in the UK, agreeing to stop targeting a human rights campaigner with personalized ads. Tanya O’Carroll’s case against Meta highlights the growing importance of managing your digital footprint and understanding your rights regarding data privacy. Understand the background and implications of the…
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23andMe Bankruptcy & Deleting Your Genetic Data (Guide)
23andMe, a leading genetic testing company, has recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This move comes after the company faced significant financial challenges, including declining demand for its ancestry testing kits and a major data breach in 2023 that compromised the personal information of nearly seven million customers. The bankruptcy filing has raised concerns about…
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Top 3 Ways to Make Money on Reddit 🤑
Quick disclaimer, you will need to own Reddit for most of these to actually make you money. In recent years, Reddit has made several business decisions that have significantly impacted its users and the broader community. From introducing API restrictions to rolling out the Reddit Contributor Program, these changes have sparked controversy and frustration among…
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Musk March Madness & How To Protest Peacefully, From Your Phone😼
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and leader of the White House’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is facing mounting criticism and protests over his political involvement and the actions of DOGE. Elon Musk’s various controversies have led to massive challenges for Tesla, including declining investor confidence, plummeting stock prices, and a series of violent protests…
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Elon’s Transparency Report Confirms X is Being Massively Manipulated
X / Twitter made a name for itself as the ‘internet’s town square’ – though the recency and openness of information shared on Twitter often draws criticism due to inaccuracies. The platform’s owner has been cited as a misinformation super spreader regarding the recent US election. Not only that – X’s own AI product Grok,…
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Can You Trust Mozilla Firefox in 2025?
Mozilla Firefox, a browser once synonymous with open-source ideals and user privacy, has recently introduced its first-ever Terms of Use, alongside an updated Privacy Notice. This move, detailed in a recent blog post, has sparked debate and raised questions about the future of privacy and trust in the browser. Mozilla’s Rationale for the Changes Mozilla…
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Endangered Encryption: Government Backdoor Demands Undermine Global Cybersecurity
Governments around the world are escalating demands for encryption backdoors, claiming they are required for national security needs. Experts warn that these policies create cybersecurity risks for billions of people. Recently, British officials secretly ordered Apple to create a backdoor into their Advanced Data Protection (ADP) service. Apple responded to this by disabling ADP in…
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Meta Court Documents Reveal Ethical Concerns in AI Training Practices
Recent court filings in the Kadrey v. Meta lawsuit have revealed that Meta Platforms allegedly used pirated books to train its AI models, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly approving these practices despite internal concerns. Internal Documents Expose Training Methods Court documents show Meta employees downloaded approximately 82TB of pirated books from shadow libraries including LibGen,…
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Apple Pulls Encryption Based Protection from UK Users Following Government Demands
Apple has removed its strongest data protection (Advanced Data Protection, or ADP) feature from UK users after government demands for a backdoor into encrypted communications. The decision marks a critical moment in the ongoing battle between tech privacy and government surveillance, and may spark tension with other nations. What’s Happening? Apple’s Advanced Data Protection (ADP)…