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How your browser is spying on you: Hidden dangers lurking behind every click

Web browsers are essential tools for internet access but pose serious privacy risks.
#ai

Niantic uses Pokemon Go player data to build AI navigation system

Niantic is creating a geospatial AI model trained on location scans from players of its mobile games, marking a novel approach to AI training data.

Tesla is hiring workers for $48 an hour to wear motion-capture suits and gather data to train its humanoid robot

Tesla is actively hiring to develop and train its Optimus humanoid robots for factory automation.

AI Data Collection Startup Sapien Raises $10.5M Seed Funding Led by Variant

Sapien is innovating AI data collection by incentivizing participants with stablecoins and reward points through a decentralized worker model.

This generative AI startup is strapping cameras to peoples' backs | TechCrunch

Odyssey is developing an AI model that allows creators to generate immersive cinematic worlds through data captured from real environments.

Win Up to $2500 in the AI Writing Contest by Bright Data and HackerNoon | HackerNoon

AI relies heavily on data, and the upcoming contest encourages discussion on improving data collection methods.

Share How You Collect Data to Train Your AI, Win From $2500 in the AI Writing Contest | HackerNoon

The AI writing contest focuses on promoting innovative projects using Bright Data's resources, offering a prize fund of $2500.

Niantic uses Pokemon Go player data to build AI navigation system

Niantic is creating a geospatial AI model trained on location scans from players of its mobile games, marking a novel approach to AI training data.

Tesla is hiring workers for $48 an hour to wear motion-capture suits and gather data to train its humanoid robot

Tesla is actively hiring to develop and train its Optimus humanoid robots for factory automation.

AI Data Collection Startup Sapien Raises $10.5M Seed Funding Led by Variant

Sapien is innovating AI data collection by incentivizing participants with stablecoins and reward points through a decentralized worker model.

This generative AI startup is strapping cameras to peoples' backs | TechCrunch

Odyssey is developing an AI model that allows creators to generate immersive cinematic worlds through data captured from real environments.

Win Up to $2500 in the AI Writing Contest by Bright Data and HackerNoon | HackerNoon

AI relies heavily on data, and the upcoming contest encourages discussion on improving data collection methods.

Share How You Collect Data to Train Your AI, Win From $2500 in the AI Writing Contest | HackerNoon

The AI writing contest focuses on promoting innovative projects using Bright Data's resources, offering a prize fund of $2500.
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#artificial-intelligence

Cities no longer need to be rich to be smart as AI 'levels out the playing field,' urban experts say

AI is leveling the playing field for less wealthy countries to afford smart cities by reducing costs and making data collection more accessible.

At the Serpentine, Holly Herndon Taught A.I. to Sing

A.I. can be a beautiful collaborative medium in art, as demonstrated by Holly Herndon and Matt Dryhurst in their exhibition.

Cities no longer need to be rich to be smart as AI 'levels out the playing field,' urban experts say

AI is leveling the playing field for less wealthy countries to afford smart cities by reducing costs and making data collection more accessible.

At the Serpentine, Holly Herndon Taught A.I. to Sing

A.I. can be a beautiful collaborative medium in art, as demonstrated by Holly Herndon and Matt Dryhurst in their exhibition.
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#lgbtq

A nonbinary Census? American Community Survey tests questions on sexual orientation and gender identity

The U.S. Census Bureau will start including LGBTQ+ identity questions to gain accurate population data.

Advocates respond to excluding LGBTQ+ questions in 2026 Census Australia

Exclusion of gender and sexual orientation questions in the 2026 Australian Census risks invisibility and marginalization of LGBTQ+ populations.

A nonbinary Census? American Community Survey tests questions on sexual orientation and gender identity

The U.S. Census Bureau will start including LGBTQ+ identity questions to gain accurate population data.

Advocates respond to excluding LGBTQ+ questions in 2026 Census Australia

Exclusion of gender and sexual orientation questions in the 2026 Australian Census risks invisibility and marginalization of LGBTQ+ populations.
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#fillable-forms

How to Create a Fillable Form in Google Docs | ClickUp

Creating fillable forms in Google Docs simplifies data collection and enhances user experience.

How to Make a Form Fillable in Adobe in Easy Steps | ClickUp

Fillable forms in Adobe Acrobat simplify registration and data collection, reducing errors and paperwork.

How to Create a Fillable Form in Google Docs | ClickUp

Creating fillable forms in Google Docs simplifies data collection and enhances user experience.

How to Make a Form Fillable in Adobe in Easy Steps | ClickUp

Fillable forms in Adobe Acrobat simplify registration and data collection, reducing errors and paperwork.
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#efficiency

Streamlining AI Data Collection with Bright Data's Scraping Browser | HackerNoon

Bright Data provides industry-leading scraping tools for efficient and reliable data collection.

How to Create a Form in Notion | ClickUp

Notion offers a solution for creating professional forms and integrated databases within your workspace, enhancing data collection and management efficiency.

Best Free Typeform Templates and Examples | ClickUp

Understanding customer needs is crucial for business success, and many lack effective data collection tools.

Streamlining AI Data Collection with Bright Data's Scraping Browser | HackerNoon

Bright Data provides industry-leading scraping tools for efficient and reliable data collection.

How to Create a Form in Notion | ClickUp

Notion offers a solution for creating professional forms and integrated databases within your workspace, enhancing data collection and management efficiency.

Best Free Typeform Templates and Examples | ClickUp

Understanding customer needs is crucial for business success, and many lack effective data collection tools.
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#privacy

Social media and online video firms are conducting vast surveillance' on users, FTC finds

Social media companies are extensively collecting personal data, raising significant privacy concerns as highlighted by the FTC report.

US Accuses Social Media Giants Of 'Vast Surveillance'

Social media companies engage in extensive data collection practices that threaten privacy and endanger users.

F.T.C. Study Finds Vast Surveillance' of Social Media Users

Social media and streaming services engage in extensive surveillance of users, including minors, collecting more personal data than understood by users.

Does Your Wi-Fi Router Track Your Browsing? I Read 30,000 Words of Privacy Policies to Find Out

Privacy awareness is crucial when selecting a router due to unclear data practices and policies.
Most manufacturers' privacy policies are poorly written and opaque, making it hard for consumers to understand data usage.

FTC investigates video streaming and social media for data collection

Major social media and video streaming platforms engage in extensive data surveillance while inadequately protecting user privacy, particularly for children and teens.

Exclusive | Sen. Marsha Blackburn probes Meta, Google over potential coordination with top ad firm to listen to Americans' phone calls

Sen. Blackburn is investigating potential privacy violations by Meta and Google related to their partnership with Cox Media Group.

Social media and online video firms are conducting vast surveillance' on users, FTC finds

Social media companies are extensively collecting personal data, raising significant privacy concerns as highlighted by the FTC report.

US Accuses Social Media Giants Of 'Vast Surveillance'

Social media companies engage in extensive data collection practices that threaten privacy and endanger users.

F.T.C. Study Finds Vast Surveillance' of Social Media Users

Social media and streaming services engage in extensive surveillance of users, including minors, collecting more personal data than understood by users.

Does Your Wi-Fi Router Track Your Browsing? I Read 30,000 Words of Privacy Policies to Find Out

Privacy awareness is crucial when selecting a router due to unclear data practices and policies.
Most manufacturers' privacy policies are poorly written and opaque, making it hard for consumers to understand data usage.

FTC investigates video streaming and social media for data collection

Major social media and video streaming platforms engage in extensive data surveillance while inadequately protecting user privacy, particularly for children and teens.

Exclusive | Sen. Marsha Blackburn probes Meta, Google over potential coordination with top ad firm to listen to Americans' phone calls

Sen. Blackburn is investigating potential privacy violations by Meta and Google related to their partnership with Cox Media Group.
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#privacy-concerns

How much does your city know about you? This Southern California city opens up

The city of Long Beach utilizes various technologies to collect residents' personal data, raising concerns about privacy.

Paris 2024 Olympic apps ask for dangerous permissions

Apps designed for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are collecting and sharing sensitive user data with advertisers, raising privacy concerns for sports tourists.

Shocking leak from huge advertiser suggests your phone really is listening to your conversations

Smartphones may collect audio data for targeted advertisements, raising privacy concerns about how advertisers access user information.

As a jaded tech journalist, I'm in a battle to keep smart' devices out of my home despite my partner's efforts | Victoria Turk

The rise of smart appliances poses privacy concerns due to excessive data collection and lack of transparency.
Smart appliances offer convenience, but often request more data than necessary.

Automakers Sold Driver Data for Pennies, Senators Say

Automakers like General Motors are collecting and sharing driver data, often without their knowledge, for profit.

How much does your city know about you? This Southern California city opens up

The city of Long Beach utilizes various technologies to collect residents' personal data, raising concerns about privacy.

Paris 2024 Olympic apps ask for dangerous permissions

Apps designed for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are collecting and sharing sensitive user data with advertisers, raising privacy concerns for sports tourists.

Shocking leak from huge advertiser suggests your phone really is listening to your conversations

Smartphones may collect audio data for targeted advertisements, raising privacy concerns about how advertisers access user information.

As a jaded tech journalist, I'm in a battle to keep smart' devices out of my home despite my partner's efforts | Victoria Turk

The rise of smart appliances poses privacy concerns due to excessive data collection and lack of transparency.
Smart appliances offer convenience, but often request more data than necessary.

Automakers Sold Driver Data for Pennies, Senators Say

Automakers like General Motors are collecting and sharing driver data, often without their knowledge, for profit.
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#privacy-policies

3 Simple Steps to Stop Apps From Collecting Your Data

Corporations profit from detailed personal data, potentially exposing it to breaches and criminal misuse. Reading privacy policies is critical yet daunting for consumers.

Many of Australia's top car sellers are collecting and sharing driver data, Choice investigation finds

Many Australian carmakers collect extensive driver data, raising privacy concerns.
Kia, Hyundai, and Tesla are the worst offenders in customer data privacy.
Data collection includes video clips, voice recognition, and driving behaviors.

3 Simple Steps to Stop Apps From Collecting Your Data

Corporations profit from detailed personal data, potentially exposing it to breaches and criminal misuse. Reading privacy policies is critical yet daunting for consumers.

Many of Australia's top car sellers are collecting and sharing driver data, Choice investigation finds

Many Australian carmakers collect extensive driver data, raising privacy concerns.
Kia, Hyundai, and Tesla are the worst offenders in customer data privacy.
Data collection includes video clips, voice recognition, and driving behaviors.
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Mozilla is now offering free AI voice training data in 180 languages

Mozilla's Common Voice project provides a free, consent-centered global dataset for voice recognition AI, with over 30,000 hours of recordings in 180 languages.
#privacy-laws

IBM hit with suit over Weather Channel ad data sharing

IBM allegedly allowed third-party ad partners to collect user data without consent via its Weather Channel website, violating privacy laws.

Tilting Point lawsuit settles for 500K after violating COPPA and CCPA | App Developer Magazine

Tilting Point Media settled a case for $500K after violating COPPA and CCPA with their 'SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off' app.

IBM hit with suit over Weather Channel ad data sharing

IBM allegedly allowed third-party ad partners to collect user data without consent via its Weather Channel website, violating privacy laws.

Tilting Point lawsuit settles for 500K after violating COPPA and CCPA | App Developer Magazine

Tilting Point Media settled a case for $500K after violating COPPA and CCPA with their 'SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off' app.
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There's Still Time To Save Your Spotify Wrapped Year-In-Review From Your Kids' Music

Spotify has extended its data collection period, helping parents personalize their Wrapped more effectively.
#openai

GPT apps fail to disclose data collection, study finds

Many GPT apps in OpenAI's GPT Store engage in extensive data collection that violates OpenAI's policies and lacks proper privacy disclosures.

Ex OpenAI Researcher: How ChatGPT's Training Violated Copyright Law

Former OpenAI researcher raises ethical concerns over data collection practices, suggesting they violate copyright law.

The New York Times and other top news sites block OpenAI's new SearchGPT web crawling bot

Some top news publishers are blocking OpenAI's web crawler, creating doubts about SearchGPT's completeness and effectiveness.

GPT apps fail to disclose data collection, study finds

Many GPT apps in OpenAI's GPT Store engage in extensive data collection that violates OpenAI's policies and lacks proper privacy disclosures.

Ex OpenAI Researcher: How ChatGPT's Training Violated Copyright Law

Former OpenAI researcher raises ethical concerns over data collection practices, suggesting they violate copyright law.

The New York Times and other top news sites block OpenAI's new SearchGPT web crawling bot

Some top news publishers are blocking OpenAI's web crawler, creating doubts about SearchGPT's completeness and effectiveness.
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Report: Rethink Race-Based Adjustments in Clinical Tools

Clearly defining race and ethnicity in research manuscripts is essential for clarity and validity.
Collecting race and ethnicity data should relate directly to the study's research question.
Exploring alternative variables may provide deeper insights beyond just race and ethnicity.
Avoid combining race and ethnicity categories solely for statistical enhancement.

Rural Organizations Still Find Flaws in Broadband Reporting

Rural broadband data accuracy needs improvement despite better identification of service areas.
#privacy-lawsuit

[STUDY] Apple Store & Wayfair Named Top "Privacy Offenders"

Apple is facing a lawsuit for allegedly invasive data collection practices through its apps, undermining its privacy reputation.

Americans to get one-time payment from $115m privacy payout - just fill out form

Oracle's $115 million settlement offers cash payments to individuals affected by its unauthorized data collection practices.

TikTok Users Advance Suit Over In-App Browser's Data Collection

TikTok must face class action for allegedly illegally collecting private user data via its in-app browser.

[STUDY] Apple Store & Wayfair Named Top "Privacy Offenders"

Apple is facing a lawsuit for allegedly invasive data collection practices through its apps, undermining its privacy reputation.

Americans to get one-time payment from $115m privacy payout - just fill out form

Oracle's $115 million settlement offers cash payments to individuals affected by its unauthorized data collection practices.

TikTok Users Advance Suit Over In-App Browser's Data Collection

TikTok must face class action for allegedly illegally collecting private user data via its in-app browser.
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#google-forms

Google Forms or SurveyMonkey: Best Survey Tool? | ClickUp

Google Forms is ideal for users seeking a simple, fast survey solution integrated with Google Sheets.

How to Make a Google Form Public

Making a Google Form public allows for a wider audience and increased participation by removing user barriers, enhancing data collection and insights.

Google Forms or SurveyMonkey: Best Survey Tool? | ClickUp

Google Forms is ideal for users seeking a simple, fast survey solution integrated with Google Sheets.

How to Make a Google Form Public

Making a Google Form public allows for a wider audience and increased participation by removing user barriers, enhancing data collection and insights.
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Demystifying the OpenTelemetry Collector: The key fundamentals

OpenTelemetry Collector facilitates modular telemetry data handling for better observability in cloud-native applications.

Cribl Extends Reach of Platform for Routing DevOps Telemetry Data - DevOps.com

Cribl Stream enhances telemetry data collection and routing with new platform integrations, particularly with Microsoft Azure.

State to require health insurers to collect demographic information

The proposed rule aims to collect demographic data to enhance healthcare equity in New York.

Ford might listen to your in-vehicle conversations to serve up ads

Ford is exploring personalized advertising in vehicles based on driver and passenger interactions.

Data on SDGs are riddled with gaps. Citizens can help

A course correction is urgently needed to achieve the UN's 2030 Agenda, with only 17% of SDG targets currently on track.

You Really Do Have Some Expectation of Privacy in Public

The rise of surveillance technology challenges traditional understandings of privacy expectations in public spaces.
#consumer-privacy

FTC orders 8 companies to hand over information on 'surveillance pricing' practices

FTC orders information on surveillance pricing practices from eight companies.

Facebook partner admits to eavesdropping on conversations via phone mics for ad targeting

Marketing agency admits to eavesdropping on conversations through phone mics to gather consumer data for targeted advertising.

FTC orders 8 companies to hand over information on 'surveillance pricing' practices

FTC orders information on surveillance pricing practices from eight companies.

Facebook partner admits to eavesdropping on conversations via phone mics for ad targeting

Marketing agency admits to eavesdropping on conversations through phone mics to gather consumer data for targeted advertising.
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#tesla

Tesla increasing data collection in a few key areas ahead of Robotaxi event

Tesla is increasing data collection in California for its upcoming Robotaxi unveiling.
The Robotaxi event has been postponed to October for design improvements.
Tesla's Full Self-Driving model learns from user data for enhancing safety.

Tesla is paying up to $48 per hour for people to wear motion-capture suits to help train its humanoid Optimus robot

Tesla is hiring Data Collection Operators for up to $48 per hour to gather data for training its humanoid robot, Optimus.

Tesla is hiring people to do the robot

Tesla is training its humanoid Optimus robot using motion-capture technology with specially recruited operators.
The project involves rigorous data collection efforts and significant financial investment to ensure robot training success.

Tesla wants to pay you to be an Optimus Bot -- sort of

Tesla is hiring a 'Data Collection Operator' to assist in data gathering for its Optimus humanoid robot development, offering competitive remuneration.

Tesla increasing data collection in a few key areas ahead of Robotaxi event

Tesla is increasing data collection in California for its upcoming Robotaxi unveiling.
The Robotaxi event has been postponed to October for design improvements.
Tesla's Full Self-Driving model learns from user data for enhancing safety.

Tesla is paying up to $48 per hour for people to wear motion-capture suits to help train its humanoid Optimus robot

Tesla is hiring Data Collection Operators for up to $48 per hour to gather data for training its humanoid robot, Optimus.

Tesla is hiring people to do the robot

Tesla is training its humanoid Optimus robot using motion-capture technology with specially recruited operators.
The project involves rigorous data collection efforts and significant financial investment to ensure robot training success.

Tesla wants to pay you to be an Optimus Bot -- sort of

Tesla is hiring a 'Data Collection Operator' to assist in data gathering for its Optimus humanoid robot development, offering competitive remuneration.
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Membership Form Templates to Simplify Your Signup Process

Effective membership form templates are critical for enhancing customer onboarding and improving retention rates.

How to Create a Questionnaire Survey in Excel | ClickUp

Surveys are essential for understanding customer preferences and driving product development.

14 Best Software to Create Forms in 2024

Online form builders streamline data collection, allowing businesses to efficiently analyze and utilize responses for various improvements.
#census-2026

Australia's 2026 Census will once again overlook LGBTQ+ people

Australia's 2026 Census will exclude questions on LGBTQ+ identities, preventing accurate data collection on this community.

Australia's deputy PM attempts to justify lack of LGBTQ+ questions on census

Australia's government excludes sexuality and gender questions from the 2026 census to avoid divisive debates, prompting backlash from LGBTQ+ organizations.

Australia's 2026 Census will once again overlook LGBTQ+ people

Australia's 2026 Census will exclude questions on LGBTQ+ identities, preventing accurate data collection on this community.

Australia's deputy PM attempts to justify lack of LGBTQ+ questions on census

Australia's government excludes sexuality and gender questions from the 2026 census to avoid divisive debates, prompting backlash from LGBTQ+ organizations.
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Giants pondering Tommy DeVito's roster status

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12 Free Likert Scale Templates | ClickUp

Likert scales quantitatively measure user satisfaction, providing valuable insights for product managers to enhance user experience.
#generative-ai

What Is Generative AI: Unleashing Creative Power

Generative AI creates new content based on existing data using deep learning and neural networks.

Meta unleashes new web crawling bots with sneaky ways of avoiding a rule that blocks scraping of online content

Meta's new bots efficiently scrape web data for AI training, challenging existing content protection measures.

What Is Generative AI: Unleashing Creative Power

Generative AI creates new content based on existing data using deep learning and neural networks.

Meta unleashes new web crawling bots with sneaky ways of avoiding a rule that blocks scraping of online content

Meta's new bots efficiently scrape web data for AI training, challenging existing content protection measures.
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London Zoo animals take to scales for annual weigh-in

London Zoo's annual weigh-in is crucial for assessing the health of many species and aids global conservation efforts.

Google Employees Skirted Company Policy to Target Ads at Teens

Google employees used a loophole to target YouTube ads at teens by labeling them as 'unknown,' exploiting Google's systems.

California county requires hospitals to report patient medical debt, as a way to reduce bills

Medical debt in L.A. County disproportionately affects low-income and minority communities, leading to ripple effects like food insecurity and limited access to future care.

I tested this smart ring for fitness users and it nearly beats Oura. Here's why

The Ultrahuman ring caters to both hardcore fitness enthusiasts and recreational exercisers, optimizing health routines.
The Ultrahuman Ring Air offers advanced features and data, positioning it as a competitive option in the smart ring market.

10 Free Google Form Templates to Collect Feedback | ClickUp

Google Form templates streamline feedback collection, offering customizable options for various purposes.

International Association of Privacy Professionals

Enabling performance and marketing cookies helps IAPP improve website experience by gathering data on popular content and visitor behavior.
#tiktok

DOJ Sues TikTok, Accuses Social Platform Of Illegally Collecting Data From Children

The Justice Department sues TikTok for illegally collecting data from American children.

DOJ sues TikTok, alleging "massive-scale invasions of children's privacy"

The US Department of Justice sued TikTok for allegedly violating children's privacy laws.

DOJ Sues TikTok, Accuses Social Platform Of Illegally Collecting Data From Children

The Justice Department sues TikTok for illegally collecting data from American children.

DOJ sues TikTok, alleging "massive-scale invasions of children's privacy"

The US Department of Justice sued TikTok for allegedly violating children's privacy laws.
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Mission

RealPage potentially manipulating rental prices through data collection and algorithms, sparking policy discussions in San Francisco.

Reddit demands compensation from Microsoft for AI training

Reddit demands Microsoft, Anthropic, and Perplexity sign cooperation agreements like Google and Open AI for AI model training.
#technology

Behind the FTC's Inquiry into Surveillance Pricing Practices

Data collection and targeted pricing have evolved from traditional methods to surveillance pricing through advanced technology.

"AI toothbrushes" are coming for your teeth-and your data

AI toothbrushes are becoming increasingly common with claims of advanced algorithms, but limited scientific evidence supports their benefits.

Behind the FTC's Inquiry into Surveillance Pricing Practices

Data collection and targeted pricing have evolved from traditional methods to surveillance pricing through advanced technology.

"AI toothbrushes" are coming for your teeth-and your data

AI toothbrushes are becoming increasingly common with claims of advanced algorithms, but limited scientific evidence supports their benefits.
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Data from the Paris Olympics could help cut energy use at the next Games

Data collection at Paris Olympics aims to reduce future Games' carbon footprint.

Showroom tech is driving a new era of automotive marketing, but are we there yet?

Car-buying customer journeys have evolved significantly with technology integration in the past decade.

Mind-Bending: The Hottest Day On Earth On Record Was Broken Twice Last Week

The global average surface temperature is the main indicator to track climate change, determined by observations from various organizations using advanced methods.

The Large Hadron Collider gets reset and refreshed each year - a CERN physicist explains how the team uses subatomic splashes to restart the experiments

Major physics experiments like the Large Hadron Collider require careful annual resets for accurate data collection.

Grok chatbot trains on X user data in 'very likely' breach of EU law

Elon Musk's X facing potential GDPR violation by default data training settings.

Understanding the Impact of Google Consent Mode For Your Business in 2024

Consent Mode helps companies comply with privacy laws while still utilizing Google services.

What is surveillance pricing,' and is it forcing some consumers to pay more? FTC investigates

Consumers may be charged personalized prices based on their ability or willingness to pay using AI and algorithms, leading to debates on fairness and efficiency.

This charming new children's book uses data viz to teach kids about emotions

Data collection as a beautiful way for kids and adults to process emotions and the world around them.

How to Use Machine Learning for Credit Scoring

Machine learning enhances credit scoring accuracy by analyzing more variables and adapting to new data, reducing bias and improving predictive power.
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