Last week, Russia announced it will require that all new phones and tablets sold within its borders pre-install a messaging app called Max. Security experts who did technical analyses of Max’s software for Forbes said it’s a privacy nightmare. https://t.co/lEZPWCwLYM https://t.co/INImdh2oMI ...

RT Blockster (@BlocksterCom)🔒 Privacy meets payments!@Dashpay partners with @nymvpn, letting users “pay for privacy with privacy.”Fast, censorship-resistant #Dash payments now power Nym’s mixnet VPN — shielding both your browsing & your financial trail. ⚡️ #Privacy #Crypto https://t.co/Q0Kf5DOe9k ...

Kremlin-Mandated Messaging App Constantly Spies On Users https://t.co/vQv5jxGosD https://t.co/AGD4IHR8HI ...

Kremlin-Mandated Messaging App Constantly Spies On Usershttps://t.co/pkvp5F441U https://t.co/wStMdYfurv ...

Core Technology & Architecture - NilGPT utilizes Nillion's privacy tools to secure data throughout its lifecycle, offering a private AI alternative for handling sensitive data [6] - NilGPT integrates three Nillion components: nilCC (Nillion Confidential Compute), nilAI (Nillion Artificial Intelligence), and nilDB [4] - User data is encrypted locally, split via secret-sharing, and stored across independent nilDB nodes using Multi-Party Computation (MPC), ensuring data remains inaccessible without the passphrase [2][5] - nilAI processes queries in Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) using the Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct model via a RESTful API, keeping data hidden [5] Privacy & Security Features - NilGPT's design hinges on breach-resistant architecture, confidential computation, and verifiable guarantees [2][3] - Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) and cryptographic primitives protect queries, responses, and chat history, isolating data from server owners [3][4][5] - Planned open-source code, TEE attestations, and provable cryptography will allow users to verify security [3] Market Positioning & User Experience - NilGPT offers a familiar chatbot interface with email or wallet-based account creation for private, cross-device chat history [4] - NilGPT aims to provide zero UX compromises with three agent modes: wellness assistant, personal assistant, companion [4] - NilGPT demands less trust than current AI privacy options, though some features like verifications are upcoming [6]

No one will care about privacy in AI until its too late. Same thing with crypto.Privacy is a human right. ...

FTC Focus & Priorities - FTC Chairman emphasizes the importance of protecting American consumers from foreign government demands on American tech companies, asserting that US laws should take precedence [4][5] - FTC is actively monitoring and potentially investigating AI companies to ensure they are honest about their products' capabilities and consequences for consumers [22][24] - FTC views protecting American privacy and ensuring data safety as a top priority, particularly concerning the Child Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) [13][14] Legal & Enforcement Actions - FTC paused administrative adjudication against Meta due to ongoing litigation in federal court, with no settlement discussions currently taking place [12][13] - FTC is awaiting a decision in the trial concerning the combination of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, expressing confidence in a successful outcome [17][18] - FTC has brought enforcement actions against companies that misrepresented their products to consumers [22] International Tech Regulation - FTC acknowledges the growing pressure on American tech companies from foreign governments (Europe, UK, Brazil) to potentially censor speech and weaken security protections [3][8] - FTC commends Apple for pushing back against UK requirements for a backdoor into encrypted data, highlighting the importance of protecting American consumers [6][7] - FTC stresses that American tech firms have legal obligations to protect American consumers and should not prioritize compliance with foreign government demands at their expense [7][8]

RT The ZKnomist (@TheZKnomist)Chief Innovation Officer at SWIFT, @TomZschach, says the next step for blockchain is selective privacy, not radical transparency.👉 https://t.co/U9ceMDOzOwThat vision aligns closely with Prividium, @ZKsync’s institutional-grade platform focused on privacy, compliance, and interoperability.Here is how it all connects: 👇🧵 ...

Core Proposition - The company offers a solution that eliminates the need to compromise between privacy, performance, and cost [1] - The company enables users to build solutions tailored to their specific use cases without legacy constraints [1] Target Audience - The company targets users building private chains or migrating from Hyperledger Besu [1] Call to Action - The company encourages potential clients to reach out via the provided link [1]

RT Robert Baggs (@rkbaggs)Fantastic (and slightly dark) conversation today with @DecentraSuze about Bitcoin and privacy. We both got very soapboxy about CBDCs, KYC, data management, and the UK government, among other things. (Skip to 7:31 to get to the conversation and bypass the technical hitch!) 🧡 ...