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TikTok outage exposes data-center woes and sweeping TOS privacy concerns
technology29 days ago

TikTok outage exposes data-center woes and sweeping TOS privacy concerns

A power outage at a U.S. data center disrupted TikTok and CapCut, with users seeing uploads fail or receive zero views and load times worsen; TikTok’s USDS says recovery is underway and data remains safe, though some services may still glitch with no ETA for full restoration. Concurrently, TikTok updated its Terms of Service on Jan. 22 to expand data collection (including GPS, demographics, and other sensitive data), sparking privacy concerns and a California review led by Gov. Gavin Newsom as the company undergoes a US ownership transition involving Oracle.

via Tom's Guide|
#data-center#outage#privacy
TikTok updates ToS: location data, AI rules, and sensitive data under new U.S. ownership
technology1 month ago

TikTok updates ToS: location data, AI rules, and sensitive data under new U.S. ownership

TikTok’s January 2026 update to its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy accompanies its shift to a U.S.-based ownership structure. The changes largely preserve existing data practices but add explicit language about collecting precise location data (subject to user settings) and handling sensitive information (race, religion, immigration status, health) in line with laws like the CCPA. The policy also expands third-party advertising use of data and introduces a new AI section with labeling requirements and restrictions on generative AI tools. While some users fear expanded surveillance under the new ownership, TikTok says the updates comply with applicable privacy laws and reflect ongoing content-and-data governance updates.

via Mashable|
#data-collection#generative-ai#privacy
Niantic Warns Against Micro GPS Drift in Pokémon GO
technology7 months ago

Niantic Warns Against Micro GPS Drift in Pokémon GO

Niantic has confirmed that using 'Micro GPS Drift' to manipulate location in Pokémon GO is a violation of the game's Terms of Service, and players caught using this exploit risk account warnings or bans. The practice involves intentionally toggling GPS to access gyms and raids beyond normal range, but Niantic's anti-cheat systems can detect this behavior. Players are advised to play within the rules to maintain fair gameplay.

via Pokémon GO Hub|
#cheat-detection#gps-drift#niantic
AI Threatens Kindle Alternative
technology8 months ago

AI Threatens Kindle Alternative

Kobo, a platform known for being more open than Amazon Kindle, has updated its Terms of Service to include AI features, causing concern among authors about how their work may be used or misrepresented, with no clear opt-out options and potential impacts on their relationship with readers.

via Engadget|
#ai#authors#kobo