12 h. ago Privacy advocates urge states not to comply with USDA requests for food stamp data

One payment processor has so far signaled to states that it intends to turn over data about millions of Americans to the federal government even as privacy groups warn that the request is illegal.

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13 h. ago Seattle considers smart kiosks ahead of FIFA World Cup. Privacy advocates say that could be risky

Seattle considers smart kiosks ahead of FIFA World Cup. Privacy advocates say that could be risky  KUOW

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21 h. ago House Republicans unveil new food stamp work requirements for Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

The House Agriculture Committee released nearly 100 pages for its portion of President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" on Monday evening.

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4 d. ago USDA, DOGE demand states hand over personal data about food stamp recipients

The Department of Agriculture is demanding sensitive data from states about more than 40 million food stamp recipients, as DOGE is amassing data for immigration enforcement.

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7 d. ago Sam's Club is adding AI to the shopping experience: Why are privacy advocacy groups worried?

Sam's Club is going register-free and introducing an all-digital, AI-powered shopping experience for its customers, a move that has privacy advocates worried that the new AI tool could be used to unfairly target some customers with higher-priced items based on their shopping habits.

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2 w. ago Trump Cabinet official vows major food stamp reforms that will help hungry children

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said her department has a “massive plan" for food stamp reforms and pushed back against the Democratic Party's narrative about Trump admin not feeding children.

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