EU opens formal investigation into Shein over sale of child-like sex dolls and addictive app design

If breaches are confirmed, Shein could face hefty fines, as the EU steps up enforcement of its digital rulebook against large ...
TechCrunch

EU says TikTok must disable ‘addictive’ features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine

The European Commission on Friday accused TikTok of purposefully designing its app to be “addictive,” calling out features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, and push notifications, as well as its ...
UPI

EU says TikTok's algorithm, 'addictive design' likely illegal

Feb. 6 (UPI) --European Union regulators said Friday that TikTok may be in violation of the Digital Services Act due to the risk it poses for addictive and compulsive behavior. The European Commission ...
The New York Times

Europe Accuses TikTok of ‘Addictive Design’ and Pushes for Change

European Union regulators said the app’s infinite scroll and personalized algorithm led to “compulsive” behavior, especially among children. By Adam Satariano Reporting from London TikTok’s endless ...
The Malaysian Reserve

CIQ’s NSS Module First to Achieve CAVP Certification for Post-Quantum Cryptography Algorithms

NSS with ML-KEM and ML-DSA algorithms passes lab testing and enters Modules in Process list, making Rocky Linux from CIQ one ...
Variety

Bernie Sanders Claims Larry Ellison Will ‘Control’ TikTok U.S. Algorithm Thanks to Trump Deal — but That’s Not Really True

However, Larry Ellison does not actually “control” the TikTok U.S. joint venture or its content-recommendation algorithm. Oracle is one of several investors in the JV and holds a 15% stake. In ...
Cyber Defense Magazine

Why Digital Asset Exchanges Remain Prime Targets For Cybercriminals

The hype around the exploits of centralized digital asset exchanges (CEX) and democratized digital asset exchanges (DEX) should be tempered with an understanding of their differing risk profiles and ...
IEEE

A Single-Trace Fault Injection Attack on Hedged Module Lattice Digital Signature Algorithm (ML-DSA)

Abstract: Module Lattice Digital Signature Algorithm (MLDSA) is a post-quantum digital signature algorithm currently being standardised by the NIST. Devices making use of MLDSA are expected to soon ...
Riverfront Times

Raised by the Algorithm: Piper Rockelle, Digital Childhood, and OnlyFans

RFT Writers are a collective of independent journalists contributing original reporting to RFT. They report on a wide range of topics including music, news, gaming, cannabis, and the creator economy.
The Hollywood Reporter

TikTok U.S. Deal to Close Next Month: Oracle and Silver Lake Confirmed in Buyer Consortium

Abu Dhabi's state investment fund will also be a managing investor. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor The TikTok sale is officially happening, with a consortium of American investors set to take over U.S.
Digital Trends

Spotify’s latest feature hands you control of its algorithm

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by Spotify‘s algorithm recommending songs that don’t match your taste, there’s some good news. The streaming giant is finally giving you a way to take control of its ...