China’s Face-Off with Facial Recognition: No Consent, No Scan!
China’s cyberspace watchdogs have banned facial recognition without consent, but the government didn’t get the memo. Meanwhile, India is giving Zoho’s new web browser a ₹1 Crore nod, and Japan’s new cyber-law promises no privacy invasions, just like a polite ninja. Also, X is wrestling with India’s takedown laws.
Hot Take:
**_Facial recognition in China: Now with a side of bureaucracy! In a surprising twist of events, China has decided to add a touch of consent to its facial recognition rulebook. Meanwhile, India is busy creating its very own web browser, because who doesn’t need another option to ignore? And somewhere in the digital shadows, hackers are playing a game of hide and seek with Taiwan’s infrastructure. It’s a cyber soap opera, folks!_**
Key Points:
– China has introduced new rules requiring consent for facial recognition, unless you’re training AI, in which case, anything goes.
– Zoho’s browser, Ulaa, wins India’s web browser challenge, proving that local is the new global.
– Taiwanese infrastructure is under siege by a group with a penchant for long-term access and data pilfering.
– Elon Musk’s X is taking on India over content takedown laws, because who needs free speech when you have the internet?
– Japan’s new cybersecurity bill aims for “active defense” while promising not to peek at your private data.