EU plans new rules for AI but experts seek more detail February 18, 2020 techengine comments (25) Campaigners had hoped details of a crackdown on facial recognition would be published.
BT account scammers jailed for £358k fraud February 18, 2020 techengine comments (20) The group infiltrated more than 2,000 BT customer accounts and used the details to buy luxury goods.
Facebook expresses ‘deep concern’ after Singapore orders page block February 18, 2020 techengine comments (13) Facebook said it was “legally compelled” to block access to a page under new “fake news” laws.
Uber closes LA office and outsources to Manila February 18, 2020 techengine comments (15) The ride-hailing firm will close its downtown LA customer support office to focus on larger centres.
Guernsey Victorian shop manager quits over adding barcodes February 18, 2020 techengine comments (20) When asked to modernise and have barcodes on stock of sweets Elizabeth Lihou said “I couldn’t do it”.
Ring doorbell makes two-factor verification mandatory February 18, 2020 techengine comments (25) Amazon’s video doorbell system has faced criticism for not having more robust security for users.