algorithmic discrimination
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Texas sues five TV makers over alleged secret collection of viewing data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense and TCL, alleging their smart TVs used Automated Content Recognition to capture and transmit viewing data without consent; Paxton’s office also warned of national security risks tied to China-based companies.
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Global privacy laws strengthen rights but enforcement and outcomes remain uneven
A 35-year review by researchers at Dakota State University finds that global privacy laws have expanded rights and obligations but enforcement and measurable reductions in harm are uneven; the study highlights uneven fines and compliance rates, growing technology-driven pressures, cross-border uncertainty and the need for metrics to track outcomes.
