TikTok lets users control AI content in feeds
TikTok launches a new feature allowing users to control the amount of AI-generated content in their feeds. Discover how to personalise your 'For You' page and manage AI slop.
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Guardian updates terms, bans AI training on content
The Guardian has updated its terms and conditions, explicitly prohibiting AI training on its content and clarifying user responsibilities. Learn about the key changes affecting digital access.
HMRC child benefit privacy breach scandal exposed
Tax authorities face legal crisis as experts reveal HMRC likely violated privacy laws by unlawfully collecting personal data to halt child benefit payments to thousands of families.
Landlord caught snooping in tenant's wardrobe and drawers
A UK landlord faces severe backlash after being discovered rifling through a tenant's personal belongings, including underwear drawers, raising serious concerns about tenant rights and privacy violations in rental properties.
BOM website redesign sparks user fury across Australia
The Bureau of Meteorology's controversial website overhaul faces intense public backlash over poor functionality, missing features, and user frustration that's reaching boiling point.
Facebook private messages subpoenaed in NC murder case
Court records reveal Facebook provided private messages from a North Carolina murder investigation, raising serious questions about digital privacy and law enforcement access to personal data.
New Social Media Platform Vows to Pay Users Directly
A groundbreaking social media platform called Spoutible promises to share advertising revenue directly with content creators, challenging industry giants with its user-first payment model.
Instagram's secret change leaves users furious
Meta's Instagram faces backlash after quietly testing a new 'tap-to-advance' feature that automatically opens comments, leaving users frustrated and demanding answers about platform changes.
ChatGPT's erotic update sparks user mockery and concern
OpenAI's latest ChatGPT update has triggered widespread mockery as users report the AI chatbot now offers to generate erotic content, marking a dramatic departure from its previous restrictions.
Inside The Independent's VPN Testing Methodology
Discover the meticulous methodology behind The Independent's VPN testing process - from speed analysis to security protocols and real-world performance assessments.
Discord Data Breach Exposes Billions of Messages
Popular messaging platform Discord faces scrutiny after a massive data leak exposes billions of user messages through third-party service vulnerability. UK users advised to review security settings.
Discord Data Breach: Millions of Users' Info Stolen
Popular communication platform Discord faces a massive security crisis as hackers steal 4.7 million users' private data including email addresses and credentials in sophisticated cyber raid.
Discord age verification hack exposes user IDs
Sensitive identity documents including passports and driving licences from thousands of Discord users have been compromised after a cybersecurity breach at an age verification provider.
Discord age verification exposes millions of ID documents
A catastrophic security failure at Discord has exposed sensitive government-issued ID documents submitted for age verification, putting millions of users at risk of identity theft and fraud.
Dear Tech: Stop Solving Non-Existent Problems
A frustrated plea to the tech industry to focus on genuine user needs rather than creating unnecessary 'solutions' that complicate our digital lives.
Android update backlash: Why users hate the new changes
Google's latest Android feature has sparked widespread frustration among users who claim it's making their phones harder to use. Discover why this well-intentioned update has backfired spectacularly.
Drug user snatches girl, 5, off street in daylight abduction
A heroin addict faces jail after snatching a five-year-old girl from a residential street in Walsall. The child's mother heard her daughter's cries from the abductor's bedroom, leading to a dramatic rescue.
Instagram's Secret Tracking: How App Monitors You When Closed
Shocking new research reveals Instagram's covert data collection practices, tracking user activity even when the app is closed. Discover the privacy implications for millions of UK users.
Hospital Boss Arrested in Hidden Camera Scandal
A Texas hospital director faces serious legal action after covert cameras were discovered in patient and staff bathrooms, sparking a major privacy scandal and lawsuits.
EasyJet Strands Wheelchair User on Tarmac in Alicante
A wheelchair user was abandoned on an EasyJet plane in Spain after staff failed to provide assistance, leaving him stranded on the tarmac in a major accessibility scandal.
The One Privacy Mistake 99% of People Make
A leading cybersecurity expert reveals the most common and dangerous privacy mistake people make online, exposing them to fraud and identity theft. Discover the simple steps you can take to protect yourself today.
Meta Whistleblowers Expose VR 'Psychological Torture'
Shocking internal documents from Meta reveal a corporate culture prioritising profit over user safety, with VR testers reporting severe psychological harm and a 'move fast and break things' mantra applied to human wellbeing.
Meta faces £3bn UK lawsuit over WhatsApp data
Meta is hit with a massive £3 billion collective action lawsuit in the UK, accused of illegally merging WhatsApp user data with Facebook for profit without proper consent.
Spotify's New Feature Sparks User Fury and Cancellation Threats
Spotify users are in open revolt after the music streaming giant rolled out a controversial new feature that adds promotional cards and audiobook previews directly to the app's home screen, with many threatening to cancel their subscriptions.
Trump's Secret Surveillance Operation Exposed in Report
A shocking exposé from the University of Michigan reveals how private investigators, hired by Donald Trump's company, engaged in extensive surveillance of his own employees, allies, and journalists, raising grave concerns over privacy and power.
Peter Andre's Family Photos Leaked – He's Furious
Singer Peter Andre expresses outrage after intimate family photos are leaked without consent, sparking a privacy debate.
Wikipedia sues UK government over surveillance laws
The Wikimedia Foundation takes legal action against the UK government, arguing that mass surveillance laws violate privacy rights and freedom of expression.
Instagram’s Algorithm Changes Spark User Backlash
Instagram users express frustration as the platform's new algorithm prioritises Reels and ads, making it harder to see posts from friends and family.
Princess Andre asks Katie Price to stop posting about her
Princess Andre, the 16-year-old daughter of Katie Price and Peter Andre, has reportedly asked her mother to stop posting about her on social media, seeking more privacy as she grows up.
Man sells face to AI for £1,500
A man reveals how he made £1,500 by licensing his face to an AI company, sparking ethical debates about digital identity and privacy.
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