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Government wiretapping, Internet security breaches and private enterprise have redefined terms of personal privacy and the amount of data individuals put online. Still, hundreds of millions of individuals trust social networks with their personal data every day.

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Wegen brisanter Ortungsdaten – Google muss 403 Millionen Euro Strafe zahlen - Lisi Niesner / REUTERS

Wegen brisanter Ortungsdaten – Google muss 403 Millionen Euro Strafe zahlen - Lisi Niesner / REUTERS

Ohne ausreichende Nutzerzustimmung Wegen brisanter Ortungsdaten – Google muss 403 Millionen Euro Strafe zahlen

Weil der Digitalkonzern unerlaubt Ortungsdaten von Android-Nutzern gesammelt haben soll, muss Google nun eine hohe Geldstrafe zahlen. Irische Datenschützer stellen weitere Strafen in Aussicht.

Is Australia's Social Media Ban for Children Actually Working? - Rick Rycroft / AP

Is Australia's Social Media Ban for Children Actually Working? - Rick Rycroft / AP

Insta, TikTok and Co. Is Australia's Social Media Ban for Children Actually Working?

In December, Australia became the first country in the world to enact a social media ban for children under 16. Lawmakers around the world are interested in following suit. But is it actually working? By Cornelius Dieckmann in Melbourne and Sydney

The Men Behind Deepfake Pornography - Illustration [KI] DER SPIEGEL generiert mit Midjourney; Foto: plainpicture

The Men Behind Deepfake Pornography - Illustration [KI] DER SPIEGEL generiert mit Midjourney; Foto: plainpicture

Using AI to Humiliate Women The Men Behind Deepfake Pornography

AI-generated naked images of real women is the business model behind Clothoff, a dubious "nudify" app that has millions of visitors. Now, a whistleblower has provided details of just how cynical the site's operators are. By Max Hoppenstedt Heinrichs und Marvin Milatz

WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Talks about the Introduction of Ads to the Messenger Service - [M] Carolin Klemm / DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: Alexander Spatari / Getty Images, Meta

WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Talks about the Introduction of Ads to the Messenger Service - [M] Carolin Klemm / DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: Alexander Spatari / Getty Images, Meta

"We Don't Want to Bother You" WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Talks about the Introduction of Ads to the Messenger Service

"No ads" was once the mantra of the founders of WhatsApp. Now, the service has announced it will be introducing advertisements. Chats, though, are to be kept ad-free. DER SPIEGEL spoke with WhatsApp head Will Cathcart about the plans. Interview Conducted by Markus Böhm und Torsten Kleinz

Private Data and Passwords of Senior U.S. Security Officials Found Online - Annabelle Gordon / AFP

Private Data and Passwords of Senior U.S. Security Officials Found Online - Annabelle Gordon / AFP

Hegseth, Waltz, Gabbard Private Data and Passwords of Senior U.S. Security Officials Found Online

Donald Trump's most important security advisers used Signal to discuss an imminent military strike. Now, reporting by DER SPIEGEL has found that the contact data of some of those officials, including mobile phone numbers, is freely accessible on the internet.

Massive Data Breach at VW Raises Questions about Vehicle Privacy - [M] DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: Paul Langrock, Thomas Starck / AUTO BILD, picture alliance / dpa / Audi AG

Massive Data Breach at VW Raises Questions about Vehicle Privacy - [M] DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: Paul Langrock, Thomas Starck / AUTO BILD, picture alliance / dpa / Audi AG

We Know Where You Parked Massive Data Breach at VW Raises Questions about Vehicle Privacy

Already facing significant headwinds, VW has now been hit by a data protection nightmare. Location data from 800,000 electric vehicles and contact info from owners was accessible unprotected on the internet. And the company didn't even know about it.

"Artificial Intelligence Will Destroy Truth" - Amir Cohen / REUTERS

"Artificial Intelligence Will Destroy Truth" - Amir Cohen / REUTERS

Competing Views of the ChatGPT Revolution "Artificial Intelligence Will Destroy Truth"

Oren Etzioni is an AI researcher, while his father Amitai Etzioni was one of the most important intellectual voices in the U.S. prior to his recent passing. In Amitai Etzioni's final interview, he and his son discuss the dangers of artificial intelligence. Interview Conducted by Alexander Demling

Berlin Hoping to Tighten the Reins on Social Media Giants - Drew Angerer / Getty Images

Berlin Hoping to Tighten the Reins on Social Media Giants - Drew Angerer / Getty Images

Facebook in the Crosshairs Berlin Hoping to Tighten the Reins on Social Media Giants

The internal Facebook documents made public by Frances Haugen have raised eyebrows around the world. The whistleblower is coming to Berlin to meet with leading German politicians - and many political leaders in Europe are eager to take action against the company. Will anything come of it?

The Growing Problem of Online Radicalization - Ahmed Gaber / REUTERS

The Growing Problem of Online Radicalization - Ahmed Gaber / REUTERS

Twitter, Facebook and Co. The Growing Problem of Online Radicalization

The raid on the Capitol in Washington, D.C., has shown clearly just how dangerous online radicalization can be. By promoting hate and inciting violence, social media platforms represent a danger to democracy.

The Ethical Minefield of Microchipping - Laura Stevens / Picture Press / Camera Press

The Ethical Minefield of Microchipping - Laura Stevens / Picture Press / Camera Press

Handfuls of Data The Ethical Minefield of Microchipping

Employees at the Swedish unit of the German travel conglomerate TUI are volunteering to have a microchip implanted in their hands. The technology literally opens doors, but also raises numerous ethical questions. Von Kristina Läsker

The Medical Profession's Digital Revolution Is Here - imago/ ZUMA Press

The Medical Profession's Digital Revolution Is Here - imago/ ZUMA Press

Dr. Smartphone The Medical Profession's Digital Revolution Is Here

The health care sector is facing a far-reaching and unpredictable revolution. Smartphones are capable of replacing many devices that have become standard in medical practices and some apps will soon be able to provide diagnoses as well. Patients are becoming less reliant on doctors. Von Martin U. Müller

NSA Preps America for Future Battle

NSA Preps America for Future Battle

The Digital Arms Race NSA Preps America for Future Battle

The NSA's mass surveillance is just the beginning. Documents from Edward Snowden show that the intelligence agency is arming America for future digital wars -- a struggle for control of the Internet that is already well underway.

Inside the NSA's War on Internet Security - AP/dpa

Inside the NSA's War on Internet Security - AP/dpa

Prying Eyes Inside the NSA's War on Internet Security

US and British intelligence agencies undertake every effort imaginable to crack all types of encrypted Internet communication. The cloud, it seems, is full of holes. The good news: New Snowden documents show that some forms of encryption still cause problems for the NSA. Von SPIEGEL Staff

Interview with Alex Pentland Can We Use Big Data to Make Society Better?

In a SPIEGEL interview, American data scientist Alex Pentland discusses how data streams can be used to determine the laws of human interaction. He argues the information can be used to help forge better societies.

NSA Scandal Boosts German Tech Industry - Martin Gerten/ dpa

NSA Scandal Boosts German Tech Industry - Martin Gerten/ dpa

Digital Independence NSA Scandal Boosts German Tech Industry

The German IT sector is hoping to profit from trust lost in American technology firms in the aftermath of the NSA spying scandal. But critics warn that plans to create a European routing system could affect the openness of the Internet. Von Hilmar Schmundt und Gerald Traufetter

Berlin Makes Easy Target for Spies - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

Berlin Makes Easy Target for Spies - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

Listening Sector Berlin Makes Easy Target for Spies

The center of Berlin has become a playground for spies. Phone calls in the dense German government district can be monitored with basic equipment and even by allies. German counter-espionage agents are alarmed. Von Jörg Diehl

EU Sends Tough Commissioner for NSA Talks - GEORGES GOBET/ AFP

EU Sends Tough Commissioner for NSA Talks - GEORGES GOBET/ AFP

Reding in Washington EU Sends Tough Commissioner for NSA Talks

The EU is remaining firm with Washington over US spying, with officials in Brussels demanding better protection for Europeans. Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding is heading to Washington on Monday with a number of demands. Von Sebastian Fischer und Gregor Peter Schmitz

The Debate over Asylum for Snowden - AP/ LifeNews via Rossia 24

The Debate over Asylum for Snowden - AP/ LifeNews via Rossia 24

Germany's Quandary The Debate over Asylum for Snowden

There are growing calls in Germany not only to question Edward Snowden in connection with the ongoing NSA scandal, but also to offer him safe passage and asylum. Yet the heads of the two major political camps fear the wrath of the United States. By SPIEGEL STAFF

Spy Games Trans-Atlantic Relations Should Not Be Jeopardized

The ongoing NSA spying scandal has put major strain on the relationship between Germany and the US. But both sides should stop reacting emotionally and look at the political realities. With trans-Atlantic trade on the line, there's simply too much at stake. Von Annette Heuser

Merkel Balks at EU Privacy Push - Julian Stratenschulte/ dpa

Merkel Balks at EU Privacy Push - Julian Stratenschulte/ dpa

Appearances and Reality Merkel Balks at EU Privacy Push

Chancellor Merkel has put on a good show of being outraged by American spying. But, at the same time, she has impeded efforts to strengthen data security. Does she really want more privacy, or is she more interested in being accepted into the exclusive group of info-sharing countries known as the 'Five Eyes' club? Von Gregor Peter Schmitz

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