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Microsoft will pay $20M to settle U.S. charges of illegally collecting children's data
Microsoft will pay $20M to settle U.S. charges of illegally collecting children's data
Microsoft will pay a fine of $20 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it illegally collected and retained the data of children who signed up to use its Xbox video game console
2023-06-06 09:55
Factbox-Binance, world's top crypto exchange, at center of US investigations
Factbox-Binance, world's top crypto exchange, at center of US investigations
By Tom Wilson and Hannah Lang LONDON/WASHINGTON(Reuters) -The world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao have been
2023-06-06 08:19
Apple’s $3,499 Vision Pro Headset Will Test Marketing Might
Apple’s $3,499 Vision Pro Headset Will Test Marketing Might
Apple Inc. will charge an eye-popping $3,499 for its long-awaited mixed-reality headset, testing whether consumers are ready to
2023-06-06 07:52
Banking app feature allows economic abuse survivors to mute malicious messages
Banking app feature allows economic abuse survivors to mute malicious messages
Starling Bank has launched a feature in its app allowing customers to hide payment references, which could help survivors of economic abuse. The “hide references” feature is designed to help people mute unwelcome or abusive references that can accompany bank transfers. Payment references are generally simply intended to describe the nature of a payment, such as “rent”, “mum’s birthday gift” or “dinner”, for example. But in cases of economic abuse, they can be misused, with the aim of upsetting or trying to manipulate the recipient. An abusive former partner who has been blocked from other forms of contact, may, for example, send messages claiming they miss their ex, or even send insults or threats, Starling Bank said. Using online bank payment references to send intimidating or malicious messages is just one of the ways an abuser can maintain control from afar, leaving victims feeling helpless and highly vulnerable Lauren Garrett, Surviving Economic Abuse These references can be used as a way for an ex-partner to maintain some control and have a triggering impact on the recipient. The bank said multiple messages may even be sent to accompany payments as small as 1p. It has partnered with the charity Surviving Economic Abuse to launch the feature. Economic abuse, which is often accompanied by other forms of abuse, can involve someone taking another person’s wages, stopping them from working, or intentionally putting them into debt. While such abuse can happen within couples, it may sometimes take place within other types of relationships; for example, an adult child may abuse a frail and elderly parent, or a parent may abuse a child. Abusive payment references are a key obstacle for economic abuse survivors to overcome, Starling Bank said. Starling’s personal current account holders can use the feature by swiping up from the app home screen to pull up their transaction fee, tapping on a payment that has been received with an unwanted reference, and tapping the hide icon. This will hide references from past or future payments made from that account. Starling said the new feature will not stop money landing in a customer’s account – the recipient will simply not see any payment references that come from the sending account. Customers can choose to unhide payment references in the app at any time. Starling said one person had told the bank: “The ability to hide these references with a simple tap makes all the difference and I am so pleased that Starling has listened to my experience.” This feature shows just how powerful technology can be in making people’s lives easier Charity Wood, Starling Bank Lauren Garrett, financial services manager at Surviving Economic Abuse, said: “Economic abuse can continue, increase, or even start long after a victim-survivor has separated from an abuser. “Using online bank payment references to send intimidating or malicious messages is just one of the ways an abuser can maintain control from afar, leaving victims feeling helpless and highly vulnerable. “We’re pleased to be working with Starling on this new feature and commend them for sharing what they are doing to give survivors the power to choose what payment references they see without having to relive traumatising experiences to customer services. “This small in-app feature will make a huge difference to survivors’ ability to bank safely, and we’re proud to work alongside financial services who are listening to the voices of victim-survivors and encourage firms to continue closing down gaps in products and services which are being used to inadvertently facilitate abuse.” Starling is a founding signatory in the UK Finance financial abuse code. The hide references feature is part of the bank’s existing work supporting economic abuse survivors, which includes a dedicated vulnerable support team. Charity Wood, head of customer experience at Starling Bank, said: “Anyone can experience economic abuse; they might not realise that it’s happening to them or how their bank can support. “This feature shows just how powerful technology can be in making people’s lives easier, and is testament to Starling’s belief in doing the right thing.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Augmented reality headset Vision Pro is ‘most advanced device ever’ – Apple Revealed: The delivery apps charging you double for your food shop Therapist develops secret app to help abuse victims
2023-06-06 07:17
Intel to Raise About $1.5 Billion in Sale of Part of Mobileye
Intel to Raise About $1.5 Billion in Sale of Part of Mobileye
Intel Corp., the largest US chipmaker by revenue, will sell part of its holdings in Mobileye Global Inc.,
2023-06-06 06:47
OpenAI CEO sees 'huge' Israeli role in reducing risks from the technology
OpenAI CEO sees 'huge' Israeli role in reducing risks from the technology
By Steven Scheer TEL AVIV OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicted on Monday a "huge role" for Israel in
2023-06-06 05:21
Federal judge calls Indiana attorney general's TikTok lawsuit largely 'political posturing'
Federal judge calls Indiana attorney general's TikTok lawsuit largely 'political posturing'
The fate of an Indiana lawsuit against the social media company TikTok is uncertain after a federal judge lambasted it as “political posturing.”
2023-06-06 04:17
Apple updates Macs ahead of expected headset reveal
Apple updates Macs ahead of expected headset reveal
By Stephen Nellis CUPERTINO, California Apple Inc on Monday revamped its lineup of desktop and laptop Macs using
2023-06-06 01:15
OpenAI boss 'heartened' by talks with world leaders over will to contain AI risks
OpenAI boss 'heartened' by talks with world leaders over will to contain AI risks
The CEO of OpenAI says he is encouraged by a desire shown by world leaders to contain any risks posed by the artificial intelligence technology his company and others are developing
2023-06-05 19:48
First on CNN: US senators question Twitter's privacy compliance under Elon Musk
First on CNN: US senators question Twitter's privacy compliance under Elon Musk
Four US senators are scrutinizing Twitter's privacy practices and questioning whether the platform under CEO Elon Musk flouted consumer protection law following widespread layoffs and resignations, highlighting vast legal risks for Twitter and Musk.
2023-06-05 19:27
Top Indian Startup Byju’s Faces Deadline for $40 Million Payment
Top Indian Startup Byju’s Faces Deadline for $40 Million Payment
Byju’s, India’s most valuable startup, plans to make a quarterly interest payment of about $40 million on a
2023-06-05 10:20
Senegal's government suspends mobile internet access amid days of deadly clashes
Senegal's government suspends mobile internet access amid days of deadly clashes
Senegal’s government has temporarily suspended mobile phone data as the country reels from days of deadly clashes between police and supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko
2023-06-05 00:28
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