Summary: Microsoft has outlined plans to secure its controversial Windows Recall feature ahead of launch which was initially intended to be released in June as a flagship feature for Copilot Plus PCs but was delayed due to data security and privacy concerns.
Full articleSummary: FDA and CDC approve new mRNA COVID-19 vaccines targeting Omicron variant KP.2 strain, encouraging residents to get updated vaccines for added protection against COVID-19 and annual flu season.
Full articleSummary: Oracle agreed to a $115 million settlement following claims of tracking and sharing customer data without consent. Eligible individuals may receive payment through various methods.
Full articleSummary: Meta Platforms introduces enhanced privacy controls for teenage users on Instagram, including 'Teen Accounts' designation, message restrictions, time limits, anti-bullying filters and parental permissions.
Full articleSummary: Pfizer Canada announces the selection of ABRYSVO™ as the publicly-funded vaccine for the prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in older adults in Canada for 2024-2025, provinces and territories introducing ABRYSVO™ to their publicly funded immunization programs, NACI's strong recommendation on RSV immunization programs for older adults.
Full articleSummary: Meta and Spotify among other companies criticize the European Union for data privacy and AI decision-making. They call for harmonized and consistent decisions to enable the use of European data in AI training. Tech giants like Meta and Google have delayed products in the EU due to regulatory uncertainties.
Full articleSummary: Pfizer and Valneva have shared promising immune response and safety results from a mid-stage study of their Lyme disease vaccine candidate, demonstrating significant anamnestic antibody response across all six serotypes covered by the vaccine.
Full articleSummary: Charter Communications is facing a trial in a workers' vacation payout suit after a California federal judge refused to grant a win to the company in the class action lawsuit.
Full articleSummary: Artemis Hospitals, in partnership with Pfizer India, launched a Centre for Adult Vaccination to address high mortality due to vaccine preventable disease in India. The centre will provide comprehensive knowledge and assistance to patients regarding adult vaccinations.
Full articleSummary: Settlement reached in anti-privacy lawsuit against Meta in Texas for collecting biometric data without user consent, while U.S. states are working on privacy legislation. Texas Attorney General hails the settlement as a significant milestone.
Full articleSummary: A federal judge denied Union Pacific's motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit alleging violation of Illinois' genetic information privacy law when asking job applicants about family medical histories. The judge ruled that the plaintiffs have standing to sue under the Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA).
Full articleSummary: Disney and Oriental Land Co., Ltd. have announced a new agreement to bring Disney cruise vacations to Japan starting in early 2029, further expanding their over 40-year relationship. A new Disney cruise ship will be based in Japan and offer unique experiences tailored for Japanese guests.
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