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OpenAI Sued Over Alleged ChatGPT Tracking That Sent Data to Google and Meta

OpenAI Sued Over Alleged ChatGPT Tracking That Sent Data to Google and Meta

OpenAI is facing a US class-action lawsuit accusing the company of secretly embedding tracking technology on ChatGPT. The complaint alleges users’ private conversations and personal details were automatically transmitted to Meta and Google without their knowledge. The plaintiffs are seeking injunctive relief and statutory damages of ₹5,000 per violation under California Penal Code Section 637.2.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026
India tops Meta AI WhatsApp charts as incognito mode reshapes privacy and training

India tops Meta AI WhatsApp charts as incognito mode reshapes privacy and training

India is leading globally in Meta AI monthly active users on WhatsApp, with AI chat activity spiking after the Muse Spark launch. Now WhatsApp is rolling out an “incognito mode” for AI chats, aiming to protect personal data by not using those conversations for model training—raising questions about what gets learned and improved.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026

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India plans Dhruva a username that could replace your physical address for deliveries and services

India plans Dhruva a username that could replace your physical address for deliveries and services

India is developing Dhruva, a username-based digital addressing system led by India Post. If approved by the finance ministry, it would let people receive parcels, food, and services without sharing physical addresses, boosting privacy. The platform is designed to standardize delivery addressing nationwide, drawing inspiration from Aadhaar and UPI for wide-scale adoption.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Instagram launches Instants letting close friends view photos once for 24 hours

Instagram launches Instants letting close friends view photos once for 24 hours

Instagram is rolling out a new feature called Instants that borrows from Snapchat’s ephemeral vibe and BeReal’s prompt-like feel. Users can share disappearing photos to Close Friends or mutual followers. Viewers can open the image only once, while the post remains accessible in the chat for up to 24 hours, adding urgency without going fully transient.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 13 May 2026
Meta launches Incognito Chat to keep WhatsApp AI conversations private and unsaved

Meta launches Incognito Chat to keep WhatsApp AI conversations private and unsaved

Meta is rolling out Incognito Chat for its AI assistant on WhatsApp, designed to tackle privacy concerns. The feature keeps conversations private by not saving them, and messages are set to disappear by default. Meta says this lets users explore ideas without monitoring—while adding that Meta AI will soon offer private help inside any WhatsApp chat.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
WhatsApp rolls out incognito mode inside Meta AI chats for disappearing messages

WhatsApp rolls out incognito mode inside Meta AI chats for disappearing messages

WhatsApp is adding an incognito option to chats with Meta AI. Meta says these conversations aren’t saved, and messages will disappear by default once you close the chat. The move is aimed at giving users more privacy in AI-assisted discussions without affecting their normal WhatsApp message history.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 13 May 2026

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Apple slams EU AI rules warning rival access could endanger privacy and device security

Apple slams EU AI rules warning rival access could endanger privacy and device security

Apple has criticized proposed EU antitrust measures aimed at helping AI rivals access Google services. The company warns that forcing such interoperability could threaten user privacy, security, and safety, while also risking device integrity and performance. Apple further disputes the regulator’s technical competence, arguing that redesigning operating systems could have unintended consequences.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Meta employees protest mouse tracking software in US offices amid AI agent plans

Meta employees protest mouse tracking software in US offices amid AI agent plans

Meta employees in the US are protesting the rollout of mouse-tracking software across company offices. Staff circulated flyers urging colleagues to sign a petition, arguing the technology crosses lines on workplace surveillance. Meta says the tracking is needed to develop AI agents, while employees point to labour laws that protect their right to organise for better working conditions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
US bank admits data leak after sharing customer details with an AI app

US bank admits data leak after sharing customer details with an AI app

Community Bank disclosed a cybersecurity incident after customer information was shared with an AI app. The exposed data included customers’ names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. The bank, serving Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, says it discovered and reported the issue as it investigates potential impact and works to secure systems going forward.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 12 May 2026
TikTok rolls out an ad free subscription plan in the UK

TikTok rolls out an ad free subscription plan in the UK

TikTok has launched an ad-free subscription plan in the UK, letting subscribers browse without seeing ads. The company also says it will not use their data for advertising purposes, aiming to separate personal activity from ad targeting. The move tests whether users will pay to avoid ads and whether regulators and privacy expectations are reshaping social platforms’ revenue models.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 12 May 2026

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iOS 26.5 brings beta end to end encrypted RCS and sharper Apple Maps recommendations

iOS 26.5 brings beta end to end encrypted RCS and sharper Apple Maps recommendations

Apple has released iOS 26.5 for iPhone users, adding end to end encrypted RCS messaging support in beta alongside smarter Apple Maps recommendations. The update also introduces a new dynamic Pride wallpaper and includes additional behind the scenes improvements. Apple appears to be tightening privacy and personalization ahead of its expected iOS 27 reveal at WWDC 2026 next month.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
Texas sues Netflix over alleged child spying and addictive design claims

Texas sues Netflix over alleged child spying and addictive design claims

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, accusing the streaming platform of spying on children and consumers. The state alleges Netflix collected user data without consent and misrepresented its data collection practices for years. Netflix is also accused of designing its service to be addictive, raising fresh regulatory scrutiny over platform behavior and privacy.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
Woman rejects WFH job after boss demands all day camera and screenshots every 10 minutes

Woman rejects WFH job after boss demands all day camera and screenshots every 10 minutes

An Indian woman turned down a work-from-home offer after the hiring company demanded all-day webcam access and frequent screenshots every 10 minutes. Her viral question, “Hiring humans or robots?”, has sparked a wider debate on workplace surveillance, trust, and whether remote work is becoming as invasive and stressful as office monitoring—or worse.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
Meta ends Instagram end to end encrypted chats for users starting May 2026

Meta ends Instagram end to end encrypted chats for users starting May 2026

Meta says it will stop supporting end to end encrypted chats on Instagram from May 2026, citing low adoption and regulatory pressure. While WhatsApp will continue encryption by default, Instagram users will lose a key privacy layer that many relied on for private conversations. The change reignites the debate over how tech companies balance safety demands with user privacy.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 11 May 2026

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Platforms must remove non consensual intimate images within two hours under new rules

Platforms must remove non consensual intimate images within two hours under new rules

Social media platforms are now required to remove non-consensual intimate imagery within two hours of a complaint, down from a previous 24-hour deadline. The change is driven by updated IT rules and covers content such as deepfakes and material targeting women and children. Officials say most cases comply, but false positives and cross-jurisdiction reviews can slow timelines.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
GM Agrees To Pay 12 75M In California Driver Privacy Settlement

GM Agrees To Pay 12 75M In California Driver Privacy Settlement

General Motors has reached a driver privacy settlement in California, agreeing to pay $12.75 million to a group of law enforcement agencies led by Attorney General Rob Bonta. The case centers on alleged privacy violations involving how vehicle-related data was handled, with the settlement resolving claims without an admission of wrongdoing reported by the parties.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 10 May 2026
US nears 400 million TikTok settlement over alleged child privacy violations

US nears 400 million TikTok settlement over alleged child privacy violations

The US government is reported to be close to a roughly $400 million settlement with TikTok over alleged violations of child privacy laws. The claims say TikTok collected children’s data without parental consent. Reports also suggest the money may be directed toward President Trump’s beautification efforts in Washington, adding political controversy to the legal outcome.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
5000 vibe coded apps exposed sensitive corporate data via public URLs indexed by Google

5000 vibe coded apps exposed sensitive corporate data via public URLs indexed by Google

A RedAccess study finds 380,000 publicly accessible assets built with vibe coding tools, with around 5,000 containing sensitive corporate data. Verified examples include unredacted customer chats, medical trial listings, incident response records, and exposed bank information. The issue stems from platform defaults that publish apps unless manually secured, turning shadow AI into a production risk layer.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Venture Beat on 8 May 2026

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Canvas hack allegedly exposed 275 million student records worldwide in hours

Canvas hack allegedly exposed 275 million student records worldwide in hours

Allegations say hackers accessed around 275 million student records through the Canvas platform, rattling schools and universities across multiple countries. Students and staff reportedly feared exposure of private messages, academic details, emails, and personal data. Experts caution this may be far bigger than a typical school cyber incident and are closely watching whether the breach timeline extends beyond the initial attack.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026
Apple and Meta fight Canada Bill C 22 over alleged encryption backdoor risks

Apple and Meta fight Canada Bill C 22 over alleged encryption backdoor risks

Apple and Meta are contesting Canada’s Bill C-22, saying it could compel them to undermine device and service encryption. Law enforcement argues the measure would improve investigative access, but the companies warn it may effectively mandate backdoors or enable government spyware, risking long-term harm to everyday users’ security and privacy.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026
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