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HOW META UNDERSTANDS DATA AT SCALE

Meta has invested heavily in data understanding technologies as part of its Privacy Aware Infrastructure to manage and safeguard user data effectively at scale. This includes adopting a "shift-left" approach by integrating data schematization and annotations early in development and creating a universal privacy taxonomy for standardized data privacy management. Meta has cataloged millions of data assets over the past decade, classifying them daily and embedding privacy considerations at every stage of product development.

IOS AND ANDROID JUICE JACKING DEFENSES HAVE BEEN TRIVIAL TO BYPASS FOR YEARS

Juice jacking attacks are when an attacker hides a malicious device inside a USB charging cable that either runs malware or downloads files upon connecting to a target. Apple and Android have attempted to mitigate this risk by requiring users of phones to confirm that they want to allow access to their files. A new attack first connects as a USB input device and pairs as a Bluetooth keyboard. It then uses USB PD Data Role swap to connect as a USB host and accesses files by using the Bluetooth keyboard to accept prompts.

CHATGPT GOES SHOPPING WITH NEW PRODUCT-BROWSING FEATURE

OpenAI has announced new shopping features in ChatGPT Search that will allow users to search for products and purchase them through merchant websites after being redirected from the ChatGPT interface. The experience resembles Google Shopping - users click on a product image and the interface displays multiple retailers on the right side of the screen with buttons to complete purchases. Product reviews come from various online sources and users can choose which review sources for ChatGPT to prioritize. The product results are not sponsored for now, but the company is likely working towards enabling sponsored placements.

AMAZON LAUNCHES FIRST KUIPER INTERNET SATELLITES IN BID TO TAKE ON ELON MUSK'S STARLINK

Amazon launched its first batch of 27 Kuiper internet satellites into space on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) rocket at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida shortly after 7 PM ET yesterday. The Federal Communications Commission expects Amazon to launch half of its total constellation up in the air by July 2026. Amazon has booked more than 80 launches with ULA, SpaceX, Arianespace, and Blue Origin to deploy dozens of satellites at a time. The company will invest up to $10 billion to build the Kuiper network.

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