Daily Tech Headlines The UK Government Told Apple To Create A Backdoor For Encrypted iCloud Backups - DTH
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Feb 7, 2025 Tensions rise as the UK government demands that Apple create a backdoor for iCloud backups, sparking debates over privacy and national security. Meanwhile, newly revealed emails present strong evidence against Meta in a copyright infringement lawsuit. On the tech frontier, AI takes a leap with Mistral's LeChat, reportedly the fastest assistant to date, while Google rethinks its marketing in the wake of a Super Bowl ad controversy. Stay tuned for the latest in tech developments!
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UK's iCloud Backdoor Demand
- The UK government ordered Apple to create an iCloud backdoor for security services.
- This would grant access to backups from any user worldwide, not just UK citizens.
Meta's Pirated Book Torrenting
- Unsealed emails reveal Meta torrented at least 81.7 terabytes of pirated books for AI training.
- This is significantly more data than previous instances that led to criminal investigations.
New iPhone SE Launch
- Apple plans to unveil a redesigned iPhone SE soon to boost growth and attract new customers.
- The new model will likely be announced online without a dedicated launch event.