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May 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Disney parks face legal heat over hidden face scans

A California mom just sued Disney parks for five million dollars, claiming the company quietly scans faces of visitors without telling them clearly. The lawsuit says Disney’s parks in Anaheim use cameras that turn people’s faces into digital data—including kids—but don’t make it obvious how to avoid

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Dotdash Meredith Wins Court Battle Over Meta Data Sharing

In a recent court decision, Dotdash Meredith Inc. – the company behind popular magazines like People and Entertainment Weekly – won a case that challenged its sharing of video‑viewing data with Meta Platforms Inc. The lawsuit, filed in Massachusetts, claimed that Dotdash Meredith violated the Video

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

DOGE's Data Hunt: What's the Big Deal?

DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency, is in hot water. They’re trying to get their hands on a ton of personal data from various federal agencies. This data includes everything from tax information to Social Security details. The move has sparked more than a dozen lawsuits, with some judges

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

2025 Laws: AI Regulations, Fair Admissions, and Healthcare Changes

In 2025, several new laws will take effect across the U. S. , focusing on artificial intelligence, college admissions, and healthcare. Let's dive into the changes happening in Illinois and California, New Hampshire, and nationwide. Illinois and California are leading the way in AI regulations. Illi

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Dec 15 2024CRIME

Irvine's New High-Tech Crime Center

Irvine's police department has recently opened a new "Real-Time Crime Center" (RTCC) that's giving officers a big boost in fighting crime. This new tech hub lets them access over 1, 000 live cameras around the city. That includes cameras at intersections, schools, and even a system that reads licens

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