Popular dating sites and apps widely collect information from their users for match-making are also deploying that info for advertising. Axios Technology Reporter David McCabe explains what this means for data security and protection.
"The implications are wide-ranging," says McCabe. "The kind of data they could collect is very valuable."
According to a recent poll by SurveyMonkey and Axios, 37 percent of users are comfortable providing personal info to dating sites, compared to 20 percent who are not comfortable at all.
Payments are restarting for student loan borrowers but the FTC is warning about in increased risk of getting scammed. Leslie Tayne, founder of Tayne Law Group, joined Cheddar News to provide tips on how to avoid scams amid confusion over payment plans and restarting dates.
Roadway deaths in the U.S. are mounting despite government test data showing vehicles have been getting safer. While the number of all car-related fatalities has trended upward over the last decade, pedestrians and cyclists have seen the sharpest rise: over 60% between 2011 and 2022.
