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A petition with 2.7 million signatures demands the UK halt its digital ID initiative over surveillance fears, while the government positions it as essential for security and efficiency. The clash highlights critical tensions between technological modernization and civil liberties in the digital age.

Meta unveiled a free Business AI agent to automate customer service and sales for SMBs across its platforms, alongside advanced AI tools for ad creation. Simultaneously, the company announced it will use user chats with Meta AI starting December 16th to personalize ads, with no opt-out available. This aggressive push for AI-driven personalization raises significant questions about user privacy and the boundaries of data utilization.

The UK's Online Safety Act has driven 5 million daily age verification checks as citizens access restricted content, with the government claiming minimal data collection. Critics warn of surveillance risks and censorship overreach despite assurances of 'safe and proportionate' data handling. VPN searches surge as users explore privacy workarounds.