Samsung updates ACR privacy practices after Texas sues TV manufacturers

A batch of tech and security news: Texas sued five smart‑TV makers (Samsung, Sony, LG, Hisense, TCL) alleging they collected ACR (automatic content recognition) data without adequate notice/consent, prompting Samsung to update its ACR privacy practices. Instagram will notify parents in the U.S., U.K., Australia and Canada if children repeatedly search terms related to self‑harm or suicide. EU lawmakers proposed barring access to social media for youths under 16 without parental consent and prohibiting access for children under 13. A former U.S. Air Force officer, Gerald Eddie Brown, was arrested for allegedly conspiring with a hacker to provide combat flight training to the Chinese military. Senator Wyden blocked the confirmation of Rudd to lead U.S. Cyber Command/NSA, citing concerns about his readiness for the role.