data transparency

MIT’s new AI system, VaxSeer, promises to sharpen the blunt instrument of seasonal influenza vaccine selection by predicting which viral strains will dominate and which vaccine candidates will provide the best antigenic match months before manufacturing decisions must be locked in. Background...

Microsoft’s commitment to privacy is a foundational pillar, yet the magnitude and intricacy of user data collection—particularly with respect to search history—remains an ever-evolving subject of scrutiny and user concern. For millions of users who rely on Microsoft services daily, understanding...

Microsoft's Windows operating system has long been a cornerstone of personal and professional computing, offering a suite of features designed to enhance user experience. However, this convenience comes with a trade-off: the collection of user data. Understanding what data Windows collects, how...

The evolution of digital privacy remains a hot-button issue, particularly as tech giants like Microsoft refine their approaches to data collection, user transparency, and regulatory compliance. At the heart of this conversation lies the Microsoft privacy dashboard—a centralized hub designed to...

The European Commission’s relationship with Microsoft—and the privacy implications of that relationship—has long been a focal point in the debate over public sector reliance on non-European digital giants. This ongoing scrutiny reached a milestone when the European Data Protection Supervisor...

As millions of users confront the pivotal decision of whether to stick with Windows 10, upgrade to Windows 11, or pursue alternatives outside the Microsoft ecosystem, a deeper conversation has emerged around the topic of telemetry and data collection practices. For privacy-conscious individuals...

The revelation that leading AI models, including those developed outside China, reflect Chinese state narratives and censorship ideals has sparked renewed debate about the influence of training data and the ethical responsibilities of tech giants. A new report from the American Security Project...

The recent decision by the U.S. House of Representatives to ban the use of WhatsApp by congressional staff on government-issued devices signals an escalating concern over data privacy and digital security in federal institutions. This move—announced by the House’s Chief Administrative Officer...

Microsoft has recently completed its EU Data Boundary initiative, a significant step aimed at enhancing data residency and control for European customers. This initiative ensures that customer data for core services—including Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform—is stored and...

The dominance of Big Tech in the digital marketplace has long been a topic of contention among policymakers, technologists, and lay users alike. Nowhere is this monopolistic tendency more evident than in the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence, where the emergence of entities like OpenAI...

Data governance may not be the flashiest topic discussed in boardrooms, but in the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and digital transformation, it has rocketed to the top of every organization’s must-have agenda. The mission is clear: ensure that valuable data remains secure...

Microsoft is making waves once again in the Windows world—this time by refining the controversial Recall feature on its Copilot+ PCs. For those wondering what this means on the ground level, it’s all about transparency regarding how your sensitive data is managed by the system. What’s New with...