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One Medicare AI Prior Authorization Request Went Unanswered for 83 Days as Vendors Often Missed the 72-Hour Standard

Records released by EFF show vendors in Medicare's AI-assisted WISeR prior authorization pilot often missed a 72-hour goal, with one request unanswered for 83 days.

Medical Daily

IMF team to visit Pakistan for crucial $7-bn bailout review, next tranche in focus

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to return to Pakistan on September 23 for a crucial review of its $7 billion bailout programme, with the outcome likely to determine the release of the next tranche and shape Islamabad’s economic policy in the months ahead.

The Times of India

This California Social Media Law is a Privacy and Free Speech 'Nightmare'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed more than a dozen online safety and tech regulation bills into law this week.

Reason

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EFF asks California governor to veto bill that would require online age verification — Electronic Frontier Foundation argues bill would result in privacy-invasive checks and step on First Amendment

Electronic Frontier Foundation asks California governor to veto bill that would require online age verification — EFF argues A.B. 1709 would result in privacy-invasive checks and step on First Amendment

Tom’s Hardware

Flock CEO says drones are 'probably our fastest growing business', but consumer rights groups say they can 'jeopardize privacy' like license plate readers

Despite a public backlash against the tech, Flock's business is continuing to expand beyond license plate readers.

TechRadar

A Major 'Online Safety' Bill Cleared a Senate Committee. More Crackdowns on Internet Freedom Could Be Coming.

The Senate Commerce committee advanced four bills related to online and AI safety in the name of protecting children.

Reason

Are your Android apps secretly sharing your location with advertisers? Some developers are accidentally leaving on this critical data-invading setting when using third-party SDKs

Some apps are gathering highly-localized location data and feeding it back to advertisers, data brokers, and even the military.

TechRadar

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Cops Tracked Woman's Abortion Across 83,000 Cameras for Her 'Safety'; Court Records Show They Eyed Criminal Charges

A Texas sheriff's office used over 83,000 ALPR cameras to track a woman post-abortion, sparking federal scrutiny, state legislation, and charges against the sheriff. The case highlights surveillance and reproductive rights issues.

International Business Times UK

Flock is pulling its plan to use its microphone network to monitor for signs of 'human distress' — but privacy concerns remain

Flock says it's abandoning the idea of using its acoustic detection network to listen out for signs of screaming and disturbance.

TechRadar

Sony killing physical PlayStation games is "the latest attack on our diminishing rights," leading digital rights group says: "The end goal is to turn the customer into a renter"

"The inevitable conclusion of the move to digital-only purchases is to lock gamers into subscription models"

GamesRadar

FCC's Phone ID Proposal Could Leave Domestic Abuse Survivors, Homeless Americans Without Phone Access

The FCC's proposal to combat robocalls by requiring more customer information raises concerns about privacy and access for vulnerable groups, despite support from some financial institutions.

International Business Times UK

84 Hair Salon And DIY Hairdos That People Instantly Regretted (New Pics)

No matter where you come from, what unites all of us is the embarrassment we have felt—at some point in our lives—of getting a disastrous haircut. Whether at your own hands or those of a misguided stylist, some hairdos are not meant to see the light of day. However, the…

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Congress Should Be in No Rush To Renew FISA's Section 702 Surveillance Powers

It’s long past time to open federal surveillance powers to scrutiny and reform.

Reason

IMF approves $A231m in funding for Papua New Guinea

The International Monetary Fund sees growth in Papua New Guinea easing to 3.8 per cent in ‌2026 from an estimated 5.6 per cent in 2025.

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The Conversation

Julius Malema: South Africa’s performative revolutionary is facing his biggest battle

Julius Malema, the leader of South Africa’s fourth-largest party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), is a divisive figure: loved by some, hated by others.

The Economic Times

Pakistan receives USD 1.3 bn loan from IMF: Central bank

Pakistan has recieved USD 1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund. This funding comes from two separate programs, the Extended Fund Facility and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The money will help stabilize Pakistan's economy and address climate-related challenges.

Tom’s Hardware

Utah first state to hold websites liable for users who mask their location with VPNs — law goes into effect, designed to prevent bypassing age checks

Utah's Online Age Verification Amendments, formally Senate Bill 73, take effect on May 6.

The Guardian - US

Police are using surveillance tech to stalk love interests. Dystopia, here we come

The tech company Flock has 80,000 cameras across the US – and a report finds some officers are taking advantage

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'A technical whack-a-mole:' Utah to become the first US state to target VPN users with controversial age verification law — and digital rights experts are furious

Utah is set to become the first US state to penalize websites for failing to verify the age of users who mask their location with a VPN, sparking outrage from digital privacy experts.

Reason

ICE Wants Tech Companies To Identify Anonymous Online Critics. Civil Liberties Groups Are Demanding More Info.

The feds have been demanding that tech companies identify the administration's anonymous online critics. That violates the First Amendment.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa's EFF leader Julius Malema jailed for five years on gun charges

A South African court has sentenced radical left-wing opposition leader Julius Malema to five years in jail for firing a rifle into the air at a rally eight years ago.

Salon

Protecting kids online could backfire

Efforts to rein in the negative aspects of kids online could usher in a new era of censorship, without helping kids

The Guardian - UK

South African politician Julius Malema given five-year jail term for gun offence

Leader of leftwing Economic Freedom Fighters was convicted last year for firing rifle in the air at 2018 rally

The Independent UK

IMF reaches staff-level agreement to unlock $1.2bn for Pakistan

IMF urges Islamabad's policymakers to keep monetary policy tight amid war in Iran

The Guardian - US

Why is the FBI buying people’s location data and how is it using the information?

FBI director revealed agency had resumed buying private information en masse in possible constitutional violation

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