Alderik
@alderik.bsky.social
A running junkie in the morning, an online platforms nerd during daytime, a karaoke fanatic by night.
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“According to its new privacy policy, TikTok [US] now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.” www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes | WIRED
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.
www.wired.com
January 31, 2026 at 8:39 AM
“According to its new privacy policy, TikTok [US] now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.” www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
Interesting news: The just-published Dutch government agreement includes a list of measures on age verification, content moderation, and bans on certain types of algorithms. Source (in Dutch): www.kabinetsformatie2025.nl/documenten/2...
Aan de slag - Coalitieakkoord 2026-2030 | Kabinetsformatie
Coalitieakkoord tussen D66, VVD en CDA. Het akkoord, met de titel 'Aan de slag, Bouwen aan een beter Nederland', is op 30 januari 2026 gepresenteerd.
www.kabinetsformatie2025.nl
January 30, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Interesting news: The just-published Dutch government agreement includes a list of measures on age verification, content moderation, and bans on certain types of algorithms. Source (in Dutch): www.kabinetsformatie2025.nl/documenten/2...
“[ACM] launches an investigation into online game platform Roblox in connection with possible risks that minors in the EU face on the platform. In its investigation, ACM will assess whether the game platform takes sufficient measures to protect minors on its service.” www.acm.nl/en/publicati...
January 30, 2026 at 3:32 PM
“[ACM] launches an investigation into online game platform Roblox in connection with possible risks that minors in the EU face on the platform. In its investigation, ACM will assess whether the game platform takes sufficient measures to protect minors on its service.” www.acm.nl/en/publicati...
“[MRF] said online networks linked to a global ecosystem labelled the Com were carrying out extreme exploitation, cyberbullying, violence and abuse – and called for a coordinated global response from governments, regulators, law enforcement and tech companies.” www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
‘Chilling’ hacking network is targeting vulnerable children, charity warns | Online abuse | The Guardian
Ecosystem known as the Com is carrying out extreme exploitation, violence and sexual abuse, says report
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:10 AM
“[MRF] said online networks linked to a global ecosystem labelled the Com were carrying out extreme exploitation, cyberbullying, violence and abuse – and called for a coordinated global response from governments, regulators, law enforcement and tech companies.” www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
““We are the most Microsoft-loving country of the whole world,” said Bert Hubert, a Dutch cybersecurity expert and former intelligence watchdog. “The Dutch government uses more Microsoft than the U.S. government.”” www.politico.eu/article/neth...
The Netherlands rethinks its US tech addiction – POLITICO
Dutch society is built on US digital services. That’s now seen as a glaring security issue.
www.politico.eu
January 30, 2026 at 7:44 AM
““We are the most Microsoft-loving country of the whole world,” said Bert Hubert, a Dutch cybersecurity expert and former intelligence watchdog. “The Dutch government uses more Microsoft than the U.S. government.”” www.politico.eu/article/neth...
“The Institute for Public Policy Research [..] recommended standardised labels for AI-generated news, showing what information had been used to create those answers, including peer-reviewed studies and articles from professional news organisations.” www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
AI-generated news should carry ‘nutrition’ labels, thinktank says | AI (artificial intelligence) | The Guardian
The Institute for Public Policy Research also argues that tech companies must pay publishers for content they use
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:34 AM
“The Institute for Public Policy Research [..] recommended standardised labels for AI-generated news, showing what information had been used to create those answers, including peer-reviewed studies and articles from professional news organisations.” www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
"The interim head of the country’s cyber defense agency uploaded sensitive contracting documents into a public version of ChatGPT last summer, triggering multiple automated security warnings that are meant to stop [..] unintentional disclosure of government material" www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Trump’s acting cyber chief uploaded sensitive files into a public version of ChatGPT
The interim director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency triggered an internal cybersecurity warning with the uploads — and a DHS-level damage assessment.
www.politico.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:45 PM
"The interim head of the country’s cyber defense agency uploaded sensitive contracting documents into a public version of ChatGPT last summer, triggering multiple automated security warnings that are meant to stop [..] unintentional disclosure of government material" www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
"Ireland is facing a wave of disruption and disinformation from hostile states as it prepares to take over the EU presidency [..]
The most likely threat comes from attempted hack-and-leak operations." www.independent.ie/irish-news/i...
The most likely threat comes from attempted hack-and-leak operations." www.independent.ie/irish-news/i...
Ireland faces disinformation and hacking threats from ‘hostile actors’ ahead of EU presidency
Ireland is facing a wave of disruption and disinformation from hostile states as it prepares to take over the EU presidency, according to a leading expert in cyber security.
www.independent.ie
January 28, 2026 at 2:42 PM
"Ireland is facing a wave of disruption and disinformation from hostile states as it prepares to take over the EU presidency [..]
The most likely threat comes from attempted hack-and-leak operations." www.independent.ie/irish-news/i...
The most likely threat comes from attempted hack-and-leak operations." www.independent.ie/irish-news/i...
"Over the last few months of 2025, Meta spent $6.4 million on an ad campaign running in cities across the country, from Sacramento to Washington, with a clear mission: win over viewers on the construction of new data centers." www.theverge.com/news/869008/...
Meta is spending millions to convince people that data centers are cool and you like them
Data center PR panic
www.theverge.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:54 AM
"Over the last few months of 2025, Meta spent $6.4 million on an ad campaign running in cities across the country, from Sacramento to Washington, with a clear mission: win over viewers on the construction of new data centers." www.theverge.com/news/869008/...
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After CNBC and @ttp-updates.bsky.social contacted Apple and Google about dozens of nudify apps on their respective app stores, the two companies removed dozens of these services from their platforms, but several remain www.cnbc.com/2026/01/27/a... Check out this report by @lolavkm.bsky.social
Apple, Google host dozens of AI ‘nudify’ apps like Grok, report finds
A tech watchdog organization found 55 nudify apps on Google Play and 47 in the Apple App Store.
www.cnbc.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:54 PM
After CNBC and @ttp-updates.bsky.social contacted Apple and Google about dozens of nudify apps on their respective app stores, the two companies removed dozens of these services from their platforms, but several remain www.cnbc.com/2026/01/27/a... Check out this report by @lolavkm.bsky.social
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“Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg approved allowing minors to access AI chatbot companions that safety staffers warned were capable of sexual interactions, according to internal Meta documents filed in a New Mexico state court case and made public Monday.”
Meta CEO Zuckerberg blocked curbs on sex-talking chatbots for minors, court filing alleges
Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg approved allowing minors to access AI chatbot companions that safety staffers warned were capable of sexual interactions, according to internal Meta documents file...
www.reuters.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM
“Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg approved allowing minors to access AI chatbot companions that safety staffers warned were capable of sexual interactions, according to internal Meta documents filed in a New Mexico state court case and made public Monday.”
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BREAKING: Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub and many of the most popular adult sites in the world, announced today that starting February 2 it will restrict people visiting the site from the UK.
Many UK Users Soon Won't Be Able to Access Pornhub
Starting February 2, many people connecting from the UK will not be able to access the porn site and many others.
www.404media.co
January 27, 2026 at 2:56 PM
BREAKING: Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub and many of the most popular adult sites in the world, announced today that starting February 2 it will restrict people visiting the site from the UK.
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Government coalition negotiations just completed in the Netherlands.
First (almost) real minority government in its parliamentary history in the make.
Led by…
D66 (libdem)
VVD (liberals)
CDA (Christian Democrats)
First (almost) real minority government in its parliamentary history in the make.
Led by…
D66 (libdem)
VVD (liberals)
CDA (Christian Democrats)
January 27, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Government coalition negotiations just completed in the Netherlands.
First (almost) real minority government in its parliamentary history in the make.
Led by…
D66 (libdem)
VVD (liberals)
CDA (Christian Democrats)
First (almost) real minority government in its parliamentary history in the make.
Led by…
D66 (libdem)
VVD (liberals)
CDA (Christian Democrats)
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"With today’s proceedings we want to help Google by explaining in more detail how it should comply with its interoperability and online search data sharing obligations under the Digital Markets Act.” ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Commission opens proceedings to assist Google in complying with interoperability and online search data sharing obligations under the Digital Markets Act
Today, the European Commission has started two sets of specification proceedings to assist Google in complying with its obligations under the Digital Markets Act (‘DMA\'). The specification proceeding...
ec.europa.eu
January 27, 2026 at 4:55 PM
"With today’s proceedings we want to help Google by explaining in more detail how it should comply with its interoperability and online search data sharing obligations under the Digital Markets Act.” ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
“France will replace the American platforms Microsoft Teams and Zoom with its own domestically developed video conferencing platform, which will be used in all government departments by 2027, the country announced on Monday.” www.euronews.com/next/2026/01...
France to ditch US platforms Microsoft Teams, Zoom for ‘sovereign platform’ amid security concerns | Euronews
France announced that it will roll out the Visio platform across all government departments by 2027.
www.euronews.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:28 PM
“France will replace the American platforms Microsoft Teams and Zoom with its own domestically developed video conferencing platform, which will be used in all government departments by 2027, the country announced on Monday.” www.euronews.com/next/2026/01...
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The Austrian data protection authority has ordered Microsoft to stop installing tracking cookies in Microsoft 365 Education on the devices of a pupil without consent
noyb.eu/en/noyb-win-...
noyb.eu/en/noyb-win-...
noyb win: Microsoft ordered to stop tracking school children
The DSB decided that Microsoft unlawfully placed tracking cookies on the devices of a pupil
noyb.eu
January 27, 2026 at 7:47 AM
The Austrian data protection authority has ordered Microsoft to stop installing tracking cookies in Microsoft 365 Education on the devices of a pupil without consent
noyb.eu/en/noyb-win-...
noyb.eu/en/noyb-win-...
“TikTok reached an agreement late Monday to settle a lawsuit over claims that social media companies had engineered their products to hook young users, avoiding the first in a series of landmark trials.” www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/t...
TikTok Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Ahead of a Landmark Trial - The New York Times
The settlement means TikTok will avoid a trial where plaintiffs had planned to argue that social media platforms are inherently defective and subject to personal injury liability.
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:14 PM
“TikTok reached an agreement late Monday to settle a lawsuit over claims that social media companies had engineered their products to hook young users, avoiding the first in a series of landmark trials.” www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/t...
"[They] include content that may induce or encourage minors to imitate or engage in harmful behavior; content that may negatively affect minors' values; the improper use of minors' images; and the improper disclosure or use of minors' personal information." english.www.gov.cn/news/202601/...
China issues new rules classifying online content harmful to minors
China has unveiled new rules classifying online information that may affect the physical and mental health of minors, as part of broader efforts to strengthen online protection for young people.
english.www.gov.cn
January 27, 2026 at 6:35 AM
"[They] include content that may induce or encourage minors to imitate or engage in harmful behavior; content that may negatively affect minors' values; the improper use of minors' images; and the improper disclosure or use of minors' personal information." english.www.gov.cn/news/202601/...
"TikTok’s age-verification methods for people aged 13-15, based only on a self-declared birth date, were inadequate and made it easy for minors to bypass safeguards, Berlin's Regional Court said on Dec. 23. The court banned TikTok from unlawfully using minors' data [..]" www.mlex.com/mlex/technol...
TikTok age checks for teenagers are insufficient, Berlin Court says | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation
MLex Summary: TikTok’s age-verification methods for people aged 13-15, based only on a self-declared birth date, were inadequate and made it easy for minors to bypass safeguards, Berlin's Regional Cou...
www.mlex.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:32 AM
"TikTok’s age-verification methods for people aged 13-15, based only on a self-declared birth date, were inadequate and made it easy for minors to bypass safeguards, Berlin's Regional Court said on Dec. 23. The court banned TikTok from unlawfully using minors' data [..]" www.mlex.com/mlex/technol...
"Age limits for social media platforms, introduced to protect minors online, could be regulated in the upcoming Digital Fairness Act, a senior European Commission official [Isabelle Pérignon] said on Monday." www.mlex.com/mlex/technol...
Age limits for social media may be regulated in DFA, commission official says | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation
Age limits for social media platforms, introduced to protect minors online, could be regulated in the upcoming Digital Fairness Act, a senior European Commission official said on Monday. Isabelle Péri...
www.mlex.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:27 AM
"Age limits for social media platforms, introduced to protect minors online, could be regulated in the upcoming Digital Fairness Act, a senior European Commission official [Isabelle Pérignon] said on Monday." www.mlex.com/mlex/technol...
“Sexual deepfakes continue to get more sophisticated, capable, easy to access, and perilous for millions of women who are abused with the technology.” www.wired.com/story/deepfa...
Deepfake ‘Nudify’ Technology Is Getting Darker—and More Dangerous | WIRED
Sexual deepfakes continue to get more sophisticated, capable, easy to access, and perilous for millions of women who are abused with the technology.
www.wired.com
January 26, 2026 at 7:17 PM
“Sexual deepfakes continue to get more sophisticated, capable, easy to access, and perilous for millions of women who are abused with the technology.” www.wired.com/story/deepfa...
"The European Commission has formally designated WhatsApp as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act (DSA), as its ‘Channels’ feature reaches the designation threshold of at least 45 million users in the EU." digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/comm...
Commission designates WhatsApp as Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act
The European Commission has formally designated WhatsApp as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act (DSA), as its ‘Channels’ feature reaches the designation threshold of at ...
digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu
January 26, 2026 at 3:46 PM
"The European Commission has formally designated WhatsApp as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act (DSA), as its ‘Channels’ feature reaches the designation threshold of at least 45 million users in the EU." digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/comm...
“The European Commission has launched a new formal investigation against X under the [..] [DSA]. In parallel, the Commission extended its ongoing investigation launched in December 2023 into X's compliance with its recommender systems risk management obligations.” ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Press corner | European Commission
The European Commission has launched a new formal investigation against X under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
ec.europa.eu
January 26, 2026 at 11:57 AM
“The European Commission has launched a new formal investigation against X under the [..] [DSA]. In parallel, the Commission extended its ongoing investigation launched in December 2023 into X's compliance with its recommender systems risk management obligations.” ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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ICE Asks Companies About ‘Ad Tech and Big Data’ Tools It Could Use in Investigations www.wired.com/story/ice-as...
ICE Asks Companies About ‘Ad Tech and Big Data’ Tools It Could Use in Investigations
A new federal filing from ICE demonstrates how commercial tools are increasingly being considered by the government for law enforcement and surveillance.
www.wired.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:24 PM
ICE Asks Companies About ‘Ad Tech and Big Data’ Tools It Could Use in Investigations www.wired.com/story/ice-as...
“The EU should rely on regulations rather than directives in its digital legislations to boost competitiveness, Henna Virkkunen, the bloc’s tech sovereignty chief, told a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos.” www.euractiv.com/news/eu-tech...
EU tech chief calls for regulations to replace directives in digital laws | Euractiv
Virkkunen says regulation-only digital rules would boost EU competitiveness
www.euractiv.com
January 25, 2026 at 11:48 AM
“The EU should rely on regulations rather than directives in its digital legislations to boost competitiveness, Henna Virkkunen, the bloc’s tech sovereignty chief, told a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos.” www.euractiv.com/news/eu-tech...