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India's Supreme Court Threatens to Reinstate WhatsApp Data-Sharing Ban, Citing 'Misleading' Privacy Policy

India's Supreme Court has sharply criticized WhatsApp's privacy policy as 'cleverly designed to mislead users,' warning it could restore a ban on the app sharing Indian user data with parent company Meta. The court's intervention escalates a long-running antitrust battle that could reshape data practices in Meta's largest market.

Feb 3, 2026

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Trump Administration Eyes Overhaul of Financial Data Privacy Rules, Potentially Reshaping Fintech Landscape

The Trump administration is preparing to review key data-sharing provisions within the Dodd-Frank Act, a move that could redefine privacy standards between traditional banks and financial technology firms like Venmo and Plaid, and alter the competitive balance of the financial sector.

Feb 2, 2026

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India's Supreme Court Warns WhatsApp: 'Privacy Is Not a Game' as Data-Sharing Practices Face Scrutiny

India's Supreme Court has issued a stern warning to Meta's WhatsApp, questioning its data monetization and user consent model in a market where the app holds a dominant position. The court has temporarily barred data sharing pending a detailed examination.

Feb 3, 2026

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Google Settles Android Data Privacy Lawsuit for $135 Million

Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging unauthorized data collection by its Android operating system, pending court approval. The deal also mandates clearer user controls and disclosures.

Feb 2, 2026

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Meta's Legal Gauntlet: Child Safety, Privacy, and Patent Battles Test Tech Giant's Resilience

Meta Platforms confronts a trifecta of high-stakes legal challenges across three continents, testing its core business models in social media, data privacy, and augmented reality hardware just as it doubles down on AI and the metaverse.

Feb 4, 2026

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Shopify Clamps Down on Data Use and Revamps Partner Billing in AI Commerce Push

Shopify has introduced stricter controls on how partners can use merchant data for AI training and overhauled its billing framework, moves aimed at balancing innovation with data privacy as it advances its 'agentic commerce' vision.

Feb 2, 2026

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Beyond the Cloud: Austin's webAI Bets on a Decentralized Future to Challenge Data Center Dominance

With backing from tech giants and a $2.5 billion valuation, Austin-based startup webAI is pioneering a radical shift: moving AI processing from massive, energy-hungry data centers directly to personal devices, promising greater efficiency, privacy, and user control.

Feb 2, 2026

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Krispy Kreme Settles Data Breach Lawsuit for $1.6 Million, Affecting Over 160,000 Employees

The doughnut giant has agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement following a 2024 cyberattack that compromised personal data of current and former staff, though it admits no fault.

Jan 30, 2026

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Coupang Data Breach Widens: 165,000 More South Korean Users Confirmed Affected

South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang has confirmed a significant expansion of last year's massive data breach, with personal information of an additional 165,000 users compromised. The revelation comes as the company remains under intense government scrutiny for the initial incident that impacted over 33 million customers.

Feb 5, 2026

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Old Zuckerberg Chat Resurfaces Amid Meta's WhatsApp Privacy Lawsuit, Drawing Telegram Founder's Ire

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has revived a controversial 2004 chat attributed to Mark Zuckerberg, using it to criticize WhatsApp's privacy assurances as Meta faces a new lawsuit alleging misleading claims about its encryption.

Feb 5, 2026

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Beyond Earth: Analyst Sees Orbital Data Centers as Core Driver of Musk's SpaceX-xAI Merger

Deepwater Asset Management's Gene Munster argues that the strategic merger between SpaceX and xAI is fundamentally about building 'data centers in the sky,' a move that could redefine cloud infrastructure and challenge the dominance of the 'Magnificent 7' tech giants.

Feb 5, 2026

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Tempus AI: The Data Flywheel Powering a New Era in Precision Medicine

As Tempus AI reaches a key financial milestone, investors are betting its unique combination of diagnostic testing and AI-driven data insights will redefine healthcare profitability.

Feb 5, 2026

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ADP Bets on AI Assistants to Leverage Its Workforce Data Edge Amid Market Skepticism

ADP reported strong quarterly earnings and raised its full-year guidance, while unveiling new AI-powered 'Assist' agents designed to automate HR and payroll tasks. The move highlights the company's strategy to monetize its vast employment dataset, even as investors question its growth trajectory and the costs of AI integration.

Feb 4, 2026

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Musk Merges SpaceX and xAI in $1.25 Trillion Play for Orbital AI Data Centers

Elon Musk consolidates his rocket and artificial intelligence ventures, outlining an ambitious vision to deploy data centers in space using SpaceX's Starship, a move valued at $1.25 trillion.

Feb 4, 2026

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Pinterest Terminates Engineers Over Internal Layoff Tracker, Citing Privacy Breach

Pinterest has dismissed two software engineers for creating and distributing an unauthorized tool that identified colleagues affected by recent layoffs, a move the company calls a clear violation of privacy and policy.

Feb 4, 2026

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The Hidden Cost of Privacy: Off-Market Home Sales Left NC Sellers $406M Short in 2025

New analysis reveals North Carolina homeowners who sold off-market in 2025 missed out on an average of $51,000 per sale—a stark premium for privacy that in some counties amounted to nearly 60% of potential value.

Feb 4, 2026

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AMD's Data Center and AI Engine Drives Stellar Q4, Setting Stage for 2026 Growth

AMD's fourth-quarter earnings surpassed expectations, fueled by a surge in data center and AI product demand. While strong guidance signals confidence, the company navigates headwinds in PC markets and geopolitical uncertainties.

Feb 4, 2026

Samsung Bets on Privacy and Olympic Glamour to Elevate Galaxy Brand

Samsung Electronics unveils a new pixel-level privacy feature for Galaxy devices and a special Olympic Edition of its Galaxy Z Flip7 foldable, aiming to strengthen its premium positioning and investor narrative around security and high-profile marketing.

Feb 4, 2026

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Galaxy Digital Navigates Crypto Downturn with Data Center Expansion and Operational Resilience

Despite posting a GAAP net loss for 2025, Galaxy Digital highlights robust growth in its core digital assets business and significant progress in building out its Texas data center platform, positioning the firm for a potential market recovery.

Feb 4, 2026

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Pinterest Fires Engineers Over Script Used to Map Layoffs, Citing Privacy Breach

Pinterest has terminated two engineers who wrote and shared a script to identify colleagues affected by recent job cuts, calling it a violation of policy and privacy, as the tech industry's wave of restructuring continues.

Feb 4, 2026