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- 1Google turns 28: the story behind the search engine that changed the web●Google turns 28: the story behind the search engine that revolutionized the Internet
Google is marking its 28th anniversary, prompting outlets to revisit the company's origins as a research project by Larry Page and Sergey Brin and its rise into the search engine that reshaped how people access information online. Coverage reflects on its growth into one of the world's most influential technology companies and its lasting impact on the internet.
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The Philippines' Department of Information and Communications Technology is investigating a possible data breach at the EMB. Details about the scale of the suspected breach and the data involved have not yet been released, and authorities have not said who may be responsible. The probe follows heightened concern in the country over repeated leaks of personal and government data.
- 3Walmart denies using personal data for pricing as digital shelf labels expand●Walmart says it's not using personal information to set prices as it expands digital shelf labels
Walmart says it is not using shoppers' personal information to set prices as it rolls out digital shelf labels in more of its US stores. The company addressed privacy concerns raised around the technology, which lets stores change prices remotely instead of with paper tags. The statement comes as retailers face growing scrutiny over personalized and surveillance-based pricing.
- 4Morgan Stanley Deal List Leaked in Email Misfire▼Morgan Stanley Investment-Bank Deal List Leaked in Email Misfire
Morgan Stanley is dealing with an accidental leak after an internal list of investment-bank deals was sent out in an email misfire. The incident has drawn attention on finance and technology forums, with commenters discussing how such sensitive client information could be mishandled and what the compliance and reputational fallout might be for the bank.
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Australia's Labor government is defending its proposed crackdown on artificial intelligence, citing a Medicare data breach as evidence of the risks involved. The government argues tighter rules are needed to protect sensitive health information, while the move has drawn debate over whether regulation will stifle the technology sector.