Cloudflare Has Blocked 416 Billion AI Bot Requests Since July 1
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince discusses the company’s efforts to block AI crawlers from major tech firms, citing reduced unauthorized content use and potential revenue for creators. The initiative highlights...
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A New Anonymous Phone Carrier Lets You Sign Up With Nothing but a Zip Code
A new phone carrier called Phreeli, founded by privacy advocate Nick Merrill, offers anonymous service requiring only a zip code for sign-up. The company uses zero-knowledge proofs to protect...
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After intense backlash, India pulls mandate to preinstall government app on smartphones
India has abandoned its plan to mandate preinstallation of the Sanchar Saathi government app on smartphones due to public backlash and privacy concerns. The telecom ministry clarified the app...
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Australia adds Twitch to teen social media ban, Pinterest exempted
Australia’s eSafety watchdog added Twitch to the list of social media platforms banned for users under 16, while Pinterest was excluded due to its focus on image collection rather...
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