Italy's Data Protection Authority Fines OpenAI 15 Million for ChatGPT's GDPR ViolationsOn December 20th, the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante) announced a 15 million (approximately $15.58 million USD) fine against OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind the generative AI application ChatGPT...

Consumer Traps in the Digital Age: Protecting and Challenging Consumer AutonomyThe digital wave has swept across the globe, making online consumption an indispensable part of daily life. To improve operational efficiency and payment convenience, e-commerce platforms and merchants constantly innovate marketing strategies...

Protecting Minors Online in the Digital Age: Tencent's Practices and ReflectionsThe number of underage internet users in China has surpassed 196 million, highlighting the increasingly serious issue of online child protection. Strengthening this protection has become a shared responsibility and widespread consensus across society...

TP-LINK IoT App Involved in Hotel Voyeurism Livestreaming Incident: Paid Sharing Service Suspended to Protect User PrivacyRecently, the "TP-LINK IoT" application has come under intense scrutiny and condemnation after reports surfaced that it could be used to view live streams or recordings of illicitly filmed hotel rooms. The incident quickly escalated, with related hashtags such as "HotelHiddenCamerasLivestreamViaLegitApp," "PayToWatchThousandsOfHotelVoyeurismVideos," and "TPLINKBecomesHotelVoyeurismTool" trending on social media, placing TP-LINK in the eye of the storm...

Ronshen Refrigerator: Companionship, Protection, Upgrading, A New Chapter in LifeIn 2024, the home appliance market is full of vitality driven by the "trade-in" policy. Ronshen refrigerator, with its outstanding product quality, thoughtful service, and the opportunity of "trade-in", has successfully activated consumer vitality and become the first choice for many families to upgrade their refrigerators...

Lesson Learned from Selling Gift Cards on Xianyu: Be Wary of Online Scams and Protect Your Information!Recently, my company gave out two gift cards as benefits. I didn't need them personally, so I decided to sell them at a lower price on Xianyu...

Douyin Life Services Takes a Stand Against Illegal Tourist Solicitation, Protecting Consumer RightsDouyin Life Services recently discovered that some users were illegally soliciting tourists through short videos and private messages, comments, and other means. They were using platforms like short video platforms to publish travel-related content without the proper qualifications...

From "corpse oil" to AI rumors: How do we protect the truth in the information age?Do you remember the "corpse oil spicy strips" that went viral on social media a few years ago? The realistic descriptions, the detailed "production process", as if it were happening right before our eyes, made people both disgusted and terrified. Although the official statement refuted the rumor, claiming that "corpse oil" does not exist under modern cremation technology, similar rumors have never ceased, instead they are spreading under different disguises in the corners of the internet...

1688 Upgrades Buyer Protection Service: Free Return Shipping, Instant Refunds, and Platform Compensation1688 recently released an announcement regarding the upgrade of its buyer protection service, stating that starting from September 12th, services such as free return shipping, instant refunds, and compensation for disputed orders will be fully implemented for all orders on the platform. This upgrade represents a comprehensive enhancement to the existing "Peace of Mind Purchase" service, aiming to address longstanding buyer experience issues on the platform and actively reduce burdens while increasing revenue for merchants...

Deepfakes Cast a Shadow over South Korea: Who Will Protect Women's Dignity in the Age of AI?This nightmare stems from deepfake technology, capable of creating highly realistic synthetic images and videos. While initially lauded for its potential in film production, virtual reality, and other fields, the reality is alarming...

Are Chinese Consumers Overprotected?Overall, consumer protection in China is not excessive, but rather still insufficient."Returnless refund" has recently become a hot topic on social media...

Hidden Spy Cameras in Hotels? How to Identify and Protect Yourself?Have you ever thought about the possibility of being secretly filmed while staying at a hotel? In recent years, criminals have been increasingly using pinhole cameras to secretly record guests in hotels, posing a significant security threat. These miniature cameras are highly concealed and difficult to detect, potentially hiding in any corner, exposing your private actions without your knowledge...