The Escalating Threat of AI-Driven Deception Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan warned on Tuesday that the rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT, threatens to “turbocharge” consumer harms, including sophisticated fraud and deceptive scams. During a public briefing in Washington, D.C., Khan emphasized that the agency is prepared to utilize its…
Canadians are encountering suspected digital fraud on dating platforms and online forums at rates significantly higher than the global average, according to a comprehensive study released by TransUnion. The report, which surveyed approximately 1,000 Canadians as part of a 13,000-person global study conducted late last year, reveals that 11.9 percent of digital interactions in these…
A Justice Department lawyer acknowledged during a federal court hearing this week that citizenship lists compiled under a directive from former President Donald Trump are likely too flawed to be used for updating state voter rolls. The admission came as part of ongoing litigation challenging the administration’s efforts to exert greater federal oversight over local…
General Motors has agreed to a $12.75 million settlement with the state of California to resolve allegations that the automaker illegally sold the location and driving data of hundreds of thousands of residents to third-party brokers. California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the settlement on Friday, citing a pattern of deceptive practices where the company…
A significant data breach involving the popular learning management system Canvas has potentially exposed the personal information of students and staff across various educational institutions, according to recent reports released this week. The incident, which surfaced following an unauthorized access event, has prompted widespread concern among university administrators and security experts regarding the safety of…
