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AI makes up facts – and the company pays: this ruling is a warning to every chatbot operator

Data protection explained simply

Federal Court of Justice Strengthens Data Protection: Those Who Share Data Can Be Stopped Under German Law as Well

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Deepfake Scams on Facebook: Court Holds Meta Accountable

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EU targets AI providers: those who fail to control their systems could face serious trouble

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Meta is banking on the masses rather than fact-checkers – can that really work?

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Schufa and the Shadow Database: How Long Can Past Information Be Stored?

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The End of Cookie Banners? Why Those Annoying Pop-Ups Are Here to Stay

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Windows Hello Under the Microscope: How Secure Are Facial Recognition, Fingerprints, and PINs, Really?

IT & Technology

When ChatGPT Calls the Police: How an AI Chat Became Evidence

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An ID for the Internet? Austria is planning its next major intervention – and millions of users will be affected

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Apple Faces the Smart Glasses Trap: Will the Next Tech Hit Fail Because of Privacy Concerns?

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$1.5 Billion for AI Training: Will This Be a Wake-Up Call for All AI Companies?

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A 35-million-euro fine for AI? Things are getting serious for companies!

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Hackers paralyze an entire country: What happens when suddenly no one knows who owns a piece of land anymore?

IT & Technology

General Court Ruling: OpenAI Loses the Battle Over Its Own Name – What's Behind It?

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EU Takes Action: Google Must Reveal Its AI Secrets – This Could Completely Transform the Digital Market

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Lidl Data Breach Shocks Customers: Why an External Service Provider Suddenly Becomes a Risk to Millions of Records

IT & Technology

Consumer Protection or Bureaucratic Red Tape? How the New Digital Fairness Act Is Challenging Online Retailers and Gaming Studios

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eBay in the Crosshairs of Regulators: Is a Major Overhaul of the Online Platform on the Horizon?

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