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Don’t Get Scammed on Prime Day: 5 Simple Ways to Shop Safely Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, and scammers know it. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a fresh warning on June 22, 2026, reminding shoppers that fraudsters ramp up fake deals, phishing emails, and lookalike websites right before the sales begin. If you’re planning to take advantage of Prime Day discounts, it’s worth taking a few minutes to understand the most common tricks—and how to avoid them. ...

What AI Governance Means for Your Privacy: A Practical Guide If you’ve used ChatGPT, a smart thermostat, or even the photo editing tool on your phone, you’ve already interacted with artificial intelligence. But behind the scenes, a shift is underway: governments and companies are racing to set rules for how these AI systems handle personal data. The question for consumers is no longer just “What can AI do?” but “What does AI know about me, and who decides how it uses that information?” ...

BBB Warns: Watch Out for These Online Shopping Scams Before Amazon Prime Day Amazon Prime Day is a major shopping event that draws millions of bargain hunters. But the same surge of deals also attracts scammers looking to take advantage of rushed, distracted shoppers. This week, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning about the types of fraud that tend to spike in the lead-up to Prime Day. Here’s what you need to know to keep your money and personal information safe. ...

When AI Governance Lands on Privacy’s Desk: What It Means for You If you have been following technology news recently, you might have noticed something: governments around the world are rushing to write rules for artificial intelligence. What is less obvious, but just as important, is that many of these new rules are landing squarely on the desks of privacy professionals. The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) has been covering this shift closely, and the message is clear: the way companies handle your personal data when they use AI is about to change. ...

What AI Governance Means for Your Privacy—and What You Can Do About It If you use any online service, chances are an AI system is involved in how your data is collected, analyzed, or used. Governments are starting to step in with new rules, and that shift is creating both opportunities and confusion for everyday users. Understanding what AI governance actually means, and how it affects your privacy rights, is becoming more than an academic exercise. ...

Meta Pauses Employee Tracker for AI Training: What It Means for Your Privacy at Work Meta has halted an internal program that tracked employees’ mouse movements and clicks, after that data was being used to train artificial intelligence models. The pause follows a security investigation and internal pushback. The news, first reported by The Guardian, highlights a growing tension between corporate AI ambitions and workplace privacy that affects not just Meta employees but anyone working for a company collecting similar behavioral data. ...

Shop Safe on Prime Day: 5 Online Shopping Scams to Watch For Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping events of the year. That also makes it one of the busiest times for scammers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning ahead of this year’s Prime Day, reminding shoppers that fake deals, lookalike websites, and phishing emails tend to spike during the event. ...

When AI Governance Lands on Privacy’s Desk: A Consumer Guide Policymakers around the world are racing to set rules for artificial intelligence. While much of the conversation focuses on what AI can do, a quieter but equally important discussion concerns what these rules mean for your privacy. The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) has been at the center of this debate, exploring how new governance frameworks will affect the personal data you share every day. ...

How to Spot Online Shopping Scams This Prime Day: Tips from the BBB Amazon Prime Day is here, and along with the wave of legitimate deals comes a predictable surge in shopping scams. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued its annual warning, reminding consumers that scammers capitalize on the excitement of major sales events. If you’re planning to shop this week, knowing what to look for can save you money and frustration. ...

Watch Out for These Amazon Prime Day Scams, Warns BBB Amazon Prime Day 2026 is around the corner, and along with the doorbuster deals comes a wave of scams designed to separate you from your money. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning in late June, noting that fraudulent offers, phishing emails, and fake websites tend to spike during major sales events. If you’re planning to shop this Prime Day—or any of the competing sales from other retailers—it pays to know what to look for. ...