Google recently announced at its annual developer conference, Google I/O, that it would expand its dark web report feature to all Gmail users in the US. Until now, this feature has only been available to Google One subscribers. According to The Verge, Google said it would eventually expand the service to “select international markets” but did not specify which ones and when. 

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The EU is close to creating the first-ever rules regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI). The new draft legislation for the Artificial Intelligence Act aims to introduce transparency and risk-management controls for AI systems. While this legislation has been on the cards for several years now, with the explosion of AI products over the past year, it became apparent that the proposed law needed amendment to reflect the current technological landscape. 

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Google is now offering passkeys as an alternative to using passwords and two-step verification codes, joining a myriad of tech companies that have been doing the same in recent times. This is welcome news for proponents of passkeys and security experts.

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Apple and Google are teaming up to prevent the misuse of Bluetooth location-tracking devices like Apple’s AirTag. 

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An international police operation called “Operation Cookie Monster” has taken down a notorious dark web marketplace, Genesis Market. Involving dozens of law enforcement agencies from around the world, the shutdown also resulted in the arrest of hundreds of users worldwide. 

The proposed UK Online Safety Bill legislation has been criticized for potentially undermining end-to-end encryption. Intended to protect adults and children online, critics have called out the bill for allowing the UK government and regulator Office of Communications (OFCOM) to abuse its power online.