A former security chief of WhatsApp, Attaullah Baig, has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against Meta, alleging that the company failed to address significant cybersecurity flaws that jeopardized user data privacy. The lawsuit claims that around 1,500 engineers had unrestricted access to personal user information, violating a previous Federal Trade Commission order. Meta has denied the allegations presented in the lawsuit.

Otter.ai, a voice transcription service, is facing a lawsuit for allegedly recording users’ voices without consent to train its AI technology. The complaint highlights that while the service's privacy policy mentions the use of recorded voices for AI training, it does not seek permission from participants who do not have Otter accounts. The lawsuit claims violations of several privacy laws, aiming to establish a class action with over 100 plaintiffs sharing similar concerns.

Roblox is facing a lawsuit over allegations of hidden tracking and monetization of children's data, raising concerns about privacy and data protection in gaming environments. The lawsuit claims that Roblox's practices violate privacy laws and exploit minors' data without proper consent. This situation underscores the growing scrutiny on how platforms handle children's personal information in the digital age.