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NYPD's eye-in-the-sky drone program violated its own public disclosure policy, inspector's report finds | amNewYork

NYPD's drone usage increases without proper supervision and transparency, raising public privacy concerns and risks according to the DOI report.
#user-experience

Making AI popular is a marathon, not a sprint

Consumers are hesitant in adopting AI services despite its prevalence.
User skepticism stems from past tech disappointments and concerns over privacy.

Social media updates and features to know this week - PR Daily

X's new block feature allows users to see posts from those who blocked them, raising privacy concerns.
WhatsApp introduces chat Lists for better organization of conversations.
LinkedIn simplifies UX by removing less popular animations and adjusting mobile navigation.
YouTube renames comments to Community and enhances audience engagement features.

Why is the internet overflowing with rubbish ads - and what can we do about it?

Online advertising is rising in Australia, yet many ads remain irrelevant and annoying, damaging user experience and business.

Making AI popular is a marathon, not a sprint

Consumers are hesitant in adopting AI services despite its prevalence.
User skepticism stems from past tech disappointments and concerns over privacy.

Social media updates and features to know this week - PR Daily

X's new block feature allows users to see posts from those who blocked them, raising privacy concerns.
WhatsApp introduces chat Lists for better organization of conversations.
LinkedIn simplifies UX by removing less popular animations and adjusting mobile navigation.
YouTube renames comments to Community and enhances audience engagement features.

Why is the internet overflowing with rubbish ads - and what can we do about it?

Online advertising is rising in Australia, yet many ads remain irrelevant and annoying, damaging user experience and business.
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#public-safety

Self-Driving Taxi Passenger Clutches Dog as Hoodlums Tag Graffiti on Vehicle

Growing public backlash against Waymo robotaxis reveals serious safety and privacy concerns despite advancements in autonomous technology.

NY and NJ senators demand feds give briefing on mysterious drones agencies claim to know nothing about

US Senators from NY and NJ are demanding federal agencies address concerns over mysterious nighttime drone sightings.
Senators seek explanation on public safety and privacy implications of drones flying over sensitive areas.

Self-Driving Taxi Passenger Clutches Dog as Hoodlums Tag Graffiti on Vehicle

Growing public backlash against Waymo robotaxis reveals serious safety and privacy concerns despite advancements in autonomous technology.

NY and NJ senators demand feds give briefing on mysterious drones agencies claim to know nothing about

US Senators from NY and NJ are demanding federal agencies address concerns over mysterious nighttime drone sightings.
Senators seek explanation on public safety and privacy implications of drones flying over sensitive areas.
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#ai

Grindr announces plans for 'AI wingman' feature

Grindr is testing an AI wingman tool to enhance matchmaking and emotional support for LGBTQ+ users while addressing privacy concerns.
The AI aims to foster deeper user connections and discussions about feelings. Remembering the importance of safety in the LGBTQ+ community is crucial.

Windows Recall: All your privacy questions answered

Windows Recall captures screen activity every five seconds for indexing, available only on new Copilot+ PCs, raising privacy concerns.

Microsoft's Copilot can browse the web with you using AI "Vision"

Microsoft's Copilot Vision feature enables AI interaction with web content to enhance browsing, currently in limited testing for privacy and security.

Grindr announces plans for 'AI wingman' feature

Grindr is testing an AI wingman tool to enhance matchmaking and emotional support for LGBTQ+ users while addressing privacy concerns.
The AI aims to foster deeper user connections and discussions about feelings. Remembering the importance of safety in the LGBTQ+ community is crucial.

Windows Recall: All your privacy questions answered

Windows Recall captures screen activity every five seconds for indexing, available only on new Copilot+ PCs, raising privacy concerns.

Microsoft's Copilot can browse the web with you using AI "Vision"

Microsoft's Copilot Vision feature enables AI interaction with web content to enhance browsing, currently in limited testing for privacy and security.
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#consumer-technology

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.

Need a Wyze Cam alternative? The waterproof Blink Mini 2 security camera is my pick

The Blink Mini 2 offers significant improvements over its predecessor, including weather resistance and enhanced night vision capabilities.

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.

Need a Wyze Cam alternative? The waterproof Blink Mini 2 security camera is my pick

The Blink Mini 2 offers significant improvements over its predecessor, including weather resistance and enhanced night vision capabilities.
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DHS surveillance tools lack bias and privacy protections, GAO says

DHS lacks sufficient policies for addressing bias and privacy concerns related to surveillance technologies despite widespread use.

New Mexico state IDs can now be added to digital wallets

New Mexico supports digital driver's licenses in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, enhancing convenience for users at businesses and TSA checkpoints.
#employee-monitoring

How UK companies are tracking their employees

PwC initiates geo-location tracking for employees amid rising workplace surveillance trends.

Workplace monitoring is still out of control - but some staff are fighting back

Employee monitoring is prevalent, but it negatively impacts morale and increases distrust towards employers.

Boeing employee leaks office surveillance details

Boeing halts employee monitoring system amid privacy concerns following media inquiries and employee leaks.

How UK companies are tracking their employees

PwC initiates geo-location tracking for employees amid rising workplace surveillance trends.

Workplace monitoring is still out of control - but some staff are fighting back

Employee monitoring is prevalent, but it negatively impacts morale and increases distrust towards employers.

Boeing employee leaks office surveillance details

Boeing halts employee monitoring system amid privacy concerns following media inquiries and employee leaks.
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#user-engagement

Elon Musk Asked People to Upload Their Health Data. X Users Obliged

AI chatbots like Grok are being used for medical diagnoses, raising concerns about accuracy and privacy.

Google is looking for user feedback on the Google TV platform

Google's TV platform, with 270 million users, is launching the Google TV Advisory Community for product improvement feedback.
Participants in the Advisory Community can beta test and win prizes, but should be wary of privacy implications.

Elon Musk Asked People to Upload Their Health Data. X Users Obliged

AI chatbots like Grok are being used for medical diagnoses, raising concerns about accuracy and privacy.

Google is looking for user feedback on the Google TV platform

Google's TV platform, with 270 million users, is launching the Google TV Advisory Community for product improvement feedback.
Participants in the Advisory Community can beta test and win prizes, but should be wary of privacy implications.
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#child-safety

Apple sued for failing to implement tools that would detect CSAM in iCloud

Apple is being sued for failing to implement iCloud scanning for child sexual abuse material, leading to harm for victims.

Australia Moves Step Closer To Banning Young Children From Social Media

Australia's new bill bans children under 16 from social media, making platforms liable for fines for not enforcing age restrictions.

Apple sued for failing to implement tools that would detect CSAM in iCloud

Apple is being sued for failing to implement iCloud scanning for child sexual abuse material, leading to harm for victims.

Australia Moves Step Closer To Banning Young Children From Social Media

Australia's new bill bans children under 16 from social media, making platforms liable for fines for not enforcing age restrictions.
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#mental-health

The Brave New World of A.I.-Powered Self-Harm Alerts

School districts are using A.I. monitoring to prevent self-harm, but it can lead to unnecessary police intervention and trauma for students.

Computer programs monitor students' every word in the name of safety

GoGuardian provides a way for schools to monitor potentially harmful student behavior, with mixed opinions on effectiveness and privacy.

The Brave New World of A.I.-Powered Self-Harm Alerts

School districts are using A.I. monitoring to prevent self-harm, but it can lead to unnecessary police intervention and trauma for students.

Computer programs monitor students' every word in the name of safety

GoGuardian provides a way for schools to monitor potentially harmful student behavior, with mixed opinions on effectiveness and privacy.
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#ai-technology

Apple's new AI could broach sensitive data, experts warn - take these steps to protect your privacy

Apple Intelligence raises major privacy concerns by potentially accessing sensitive banking, financial, and location data, prompting experts to urge caution in its use.

Tony Fadell-backed Plumerai brings on-device AI to home security cameras | TechCrunch

Harvard students' project raises privacy concerns about facial recognition technology and its integration with everyday devices.

Snapchat Can Use Images of Your Face in Ads

Snapchat can use users' selfies in targeted ads if they agree to the "My Selfie" feature.

Microsoft's Recall resurfaces in limited preview

Microsoft's Windows Recall system, aimed at enhancing productivity, faces significant privacy and security concerns leading to a limited public preview release.

'Nudify' bots to create naked AI images in seconds rampant on Telegram: 'Nightmarish scenario'

AI chatbots on Telegram are generating explicit images of real individuals, raising major ethical concerns.
The accessibility of AI tools risks devastating consequences for women and young girls.

Microsoft says patch installation stops Recall snapshots

Windows Insiders faced issues saving snapshots with Recall due to a non-security preview update, advising caution until resolved in future updates.

Apple's new AI could broach sensitive data, experts warn - take these steps to protect your privacy

Apple Intelligence raises major privacy concerns by potentially accessing sensitive banking, financial, and location data, prompting experts to urge caution in its use.

Tony Fadell-backed Plumerai brings on-device AI to home security cameras | TechCrunch

Harvard students' project raises privacy concerns about facial recognition technology and its integration with everyday devices.

Snapchat Can Use Images of Your Face in Ads

Snapchat can use users' selfies in targeted ads if they agree to the "My Selfie" feature.

Microsoft's Recall resurfaces in limited preview

Microsoft's Windows Recall system, aimed at enhancing productivity, faces significant privacy and security concerns leading to a limited public preview release.

'Nudify' bots to create naked AI images in seconds rampant on Telegram: 'Nightmarish scenario'

AI chatbots on Telegram are generating explicit images of real individuals, raising major ethical concerns.
The accessibility of AI tools risks devastating consequences for women and young girls.

Microsoft says patch installation stops Recall snapshots

Windows Insiders faced issues saving snapshots with Recall due to a non-security preview update, advising caution until resolved in future updates.
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#advertising

Walmart bought Vizio

Walmart's acquisition of Vizio enhances its advertising business through better data and targeting solutions.
Concerns arise over privacy issues linked to Vizio's past data practices amid Walmart's acquisition.

Stop your smart TV's spying: How to turn off ACR on every TV model

Smart TVs use ACR technology for ad surveillance, tracking viewers' preferences by capturing images and sending data back to manufacturers.
ACR raises privacy concerns as it links personal information with viewing habits, with the potential for misuse and security risks.

ZIP Codes: The Simple Fix For Advertising ROI Measurement | AdExchanger

Geographic incrementality experiments using DMAs provide a reliable way to measure advertising effectiveness amidst privacy challenges.

Walmart bought Vizio

Walmart's acquisition of Vizio enhances its advertising business through better data and targeting solutions.
Concerns arise over privacy issues linked to Vizio's past data practices amid Walmart's acquisition.

Stop your smart TV's spying: How to turn off ACR on every TV model

Smart TVs use ACR technology for ad surveillance, tracking viewers' preferences by capturing images and sending data back to manufacturers.
ACR raises privacy concerns as it links personal information with viewing habits, with the potential for misuse and security risks.

ZIP Codes: The Simple Fix For Advertising ROI Measurement | AdExchanger

Geographic incrementality experiments using DMAs provide a reliable way to measure advertising effectiveness amidst privacy challenges.
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#data-security

Over 600,000 Personal Records Exposed by Data Broker

A U.S. data broker exposed 644,869 sensitive records online, risking individuals' privacy due to lack of encryption and password protection.

Security News: App Location Data Is a Privacy Nightmare, iOS 18.1.1, and more

Location tracking apps can compromise individual privacy by allowing third parties to track movements and sell the data publicly.

Urgent warning to air fryer users - your gadget could be SPYING on you

Air fryers, popular for convenience, may compromise user privacy by requesting sensitive permissions and possibly spying on users.

Bay Area-based 23andMe says it will delete your DNA data. But not for years.

23andMe faces significant financial challenges and privacy concerns as CEO Anne Wojcicki seeks to possibly take the company private amidst customer anxiety over data security.

Digital ID Isn't for Everybody, and That's Okay

Digital IDs may require more frequent sharing in various situations, raising privacy issues.
The convenience of digital IDs must be weighed against potential privacy risks.
The need for safeguards in digital ID technology is essential, but choice must remain.

Federal departments have green light to advertise on TikTok despite security concerns | CBC News

The Canadian government continues to advertise on TikTok, despite security warnings about the platform, leading to confusion over its safety for users.

Over 600,000 Personal Records Exposed by Data Broker

A U.S. data broker exposed 644,869 sensitive records online, risking individuals' privacy due to lack of encryption and password protection.

Security News: App Location Data Is a Privacy Nightmare, iOS 18.1.1, and more

Location tracking apps can compromise individual privacy by allowing third parties to track movements and sell the data publicly.

Urgent warning to air fryer users - your gadget could be SPYING on you

Air fryers, popular for convenience, may compromise user privacy by requesting sensitive permissions and possibly spying on users.

Bay Area-based 23andMe says it will delete your DNA data. But not for years.

23andMe faces significant financial challenges and privacy concerns as CEO Anne Wojcicki seeks to possibly take the company private amidst customer anxiety over data security.

Digital ID Isn't for Everybody, and That's Okay

Digital IDs may require more frequent sharing in various situations, raising privacy issues.
The convenience of digital IDs must be weighed against potential privacy risks.
The need for safeguards in digital ID technology is essential, but choice must remain.

Federal departments have green light to advertise on TikTok despite security concerns | CBC News

The Canadian government continues to advertise on TikTok, despite security warnings about the platform, leading to confusion over its safety for users.
moredata-security

Your office is now absolutely riddled with surveillance equipment

Companies are increasingly using wireless technology to monitor and track employee behavior in the workplace.

Insuring against Trump tariffs

Insurance balances probability and consequence; proactive measures can mitigate risks in economic relations.

The Bing Wallpaper app may decrypt, read your cookies

The Bing Wallpaper app may have malicious capabilities that compromise user privacy and security.

The Beginning of the End of Big Tech

Big Tech's decline is attributed to profound critiques regarding centralization, AI market instability, and increasing public demand for privacy.
#facial-recognition

Senators call for watchdog to investigate TSA's use of facial recognition

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging an investigation into TSA's use of facial recognition technology due to concerns over privacy and data management.

Police seldom disclose use of facial recognition despite false arrests

Police use of facial recognition software leads to unnoticed arrests due to lack of disclosure, often resulting in unfair legal proceedings for defendants.

Terrifying Watch Dogs-Like Smart Glasses Make It Possible To Dox Strangers On The Street

Two students developed tech that identifies strangers using smart glasses, showcasing potential future risks with consumer facial recognition.

College students used Meta's smart glasses to doxx people in real time

Smart glasses paired with facial recognition can reveal personal information instantly, highlighting privacy concerns.

Need to recover your Facebook or Instagram account? Meta has a new trick for that

Meta reintroduces facial recognition for easier account recovery through video selfies, enhancing user security and privacy.

Senators call for watchdog to investigate TSA's use of facial recognition

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging an investigation into TSA's use of facial recognition technology due to concerns over privacy and data management.

Police seldom disclose use of facial recognition despite false arrests

Police use of facial recognition software leads to unnoticed arrests due to lack of disclosure, often resulting in unfair legal proceedings for defendants.

Terrifying Watch Dogs-Like Smart Glasses Make It Possible To Dox Strangers On The Street

Two students developed tech that identifies strangers using smart glasses, showcasing potential future risks with consumer facial recognition.

College students used Meta's smart glasses to doxx people in real time

Smart glasses paired with facial recognition can reveal personal information instantly, highlighting privacy concerns.

Need to recover your Facebook or Instagram account? Meta has a new trick for that

Meta reintroduces facial recognition for easier account recovery through video selfies, enhancing user security and privacy.
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How to merge PDF files from the web, desktop, and command line

Merging PDF documents requires understanding of their complex structure and the tools available for effective merging.

A Year from Launch, Nano Marks the Release of 60+ Intent Personas to Help Buyers Combat Signal Loss

Nano's Intent Personas platform has successfully achieved over 60 distinct personas, revolutionizing audience targeting amidst growing consumer privacy concerns.

Are you tracking your health with a device? Here's what could happen with the data

Wearable technology offers health insights but poses significant privacy risks due to lack of regulation.
#crime-prevention

Security cameras coming to Cambridge's Central Square after complaints about crime

Central Square will get anti-crime cameras to combat rising crime, though there are significant privacy concerns from residents and local groups.

Berkeley's new network of license plate-reading cameras is mostly up. How's it going so far?

Berkeley's ALPR network has shown initial success in solving vehicle crimes, but privacy concerns persist.

Security cameras coming to Cambridge's Central Square after complaints about crime

Central Square will get anti-crime cameras to combat rising crime, though there are significant privacy concerns from residents and local groups.

Berkeley's new network of license plate-reading cameras is mostly up. How's it going so far?

Berkeley's ALPR network has shown initial success in solving vehicle crimes, but privacy concerns persist.
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Exclusive | Creepy NYC construction workers film, use binoculars to spy on female students in college dorm

Construction workers have been harassing female students at FIT by voyeuristically observing them through their dorm windows. This ongoing issue has drawn significant public attention.

Business records on 100M+ people swiped, put up for sale

Over 183 million records of personal and employment information were stolen and are now for sale, sourced from public data by a broker.

Many 'undercover' officers in lawsuit over LAPD photos are just regular cops, city admits

Los Angeles admits that most undercover LAPD officers are not in sensitive roles, amidst a lawsuit over leaked officer information.
#23andme

Bankruptcy Sale of DNA Data: From Toysmart to 23andMe

23andMe's financial struggles may lead to the sale of DNA data from its 15 million customers, raising privacy concerns.

23andMe sinking

23andMe experienced a dramatic decline in market value due to privacy concerns and changing public sentiment about genetic testing.

Bankruptcy Sale of DNA Data: From Toysmart to 23andMe

23andMe's financial struggles may lead to the sale of DNA data from its 15 million customers, raising privacy concerns.

23andMe sinking

23andMe experienced a dramatic decline in market value due to privacy concerns and changing public sentiment about genetic testing.
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#surveillance-technology

AI in Criminal Justice Is the Trend Attorneys Need to Know About

The integration of artificial intelligence in criminal justice raises significant concerns regarding civil liberties, privacy, and due process.

How Should We Feel About Ring?

Ring cameras have become ubiquitous in security tech, enhancing user experience with AI despite controversies over privacy and law enforcement.

AI in Criminal Justice Is the Trend Attorneys Need to Know About

The integration of artificial intelligence in criminal justice raises significant concerns regarding civil liberties, privacy, and due process.

How Should We Feel About Ring?

Ring cameras have become ubiquitous in security tech, enhancing user experience with AI despite controversies over privacy and law enforcement.
moresurveillance-technology
#social-media

Meta launches its AI chatbot in the UK on Facebook and Instagram

Meta has launched its AI assistant in the UK, integrating advanced features into social media platforms, amidst ongoing regulatory challenges in the EU.

Facebook and Instagram users are fuming over AI move - how to opt-out

Meta is facing backlash for training AI with user data from Instagram and Facebook in the UK, leading to privacy concerns among users.

Meta's going to put AI-generated images in your Facebook and Instagram feeds

Meta is adding AI-generated images to personalize user feeds on Instagram and Facebook.

Strava gives away locations of Biden, Trump and Harris, newspaper says

Highly confidential movements of world leaders can be tracked through the Strava app used by their bodyguards, raising serious security concerns.

X opens public posts to blocked accounts

X's new blocking policy allows blocked accounts to view public posts, raising safety concerns especially for victims of abuse.

Elon Musk's X rolls out 'block' changes that lets blocked users see your posts

X's new block feature allows blocked users to see posts and profiles, raising privacy and safety concerns among users.

Meta launches its AI chatbot in the UK on Facebook and Instagram

Meta has launched its AI assistant in the UK, integrating advanced features into social media platforms, amidst ongoing regulatory challenges in the EU.

Facebook and Instagram users are fuming over AI move - how to opt-out

Meta is facing backlash for training AI with user data from Instagram and Facebook in the UK, leading to privacy concerns among users.

Meta's going to put AI-generated images in your Facebook and Instagram feeds

Meta is adding AI-generated images to personalize user feeds on Instagram and Facebook.

Strava gives away locations of Biden, Trump and Harris, newspaper says

Highly confidential movements of world leaders can be tracked through the Strava app used by their bodyguards, raising serious security concerns.

X opens public posts to blocked accounts

X's new blocking policy allows blocked accounts to view public posts, raising safety concerns especially for victims of abuse.

Elon Musk's X rolls out 'block' changes that lets blocked users see your posts

X's new block feature allows blocked users to see posts and profiles, raising privacy and safety concerns among users.
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Elon Musk turns X's block button into a "glorified mute button"

X is allowing blocked users to view public posts made by those who blocked them, raising user privacy concerns.

Can Grindr's AI Cupid help you find love?

Grindr is introducing an AI chatbot designed to facilitate online dating by proactively connecting users and planning dates.

PSNI launches action against 74 officers after bodycam arrest footage viewed 'illegitimately' nearly 250 times

Police officers misused body-worn video footage, accessing it improperly, raising serious concerns about privacy and ethical standards within the force.

Elon Musk wants you to submit medical data to his AI chatbot

Elon Musk encourages sharing medical images with Grok, but experts warn against privacy risks associated with such actions.

UN cybercrime convention will 'legitimize' authoritarian nations' cyber behavior, senators warn

Democratic senators are alarmed about a UN cybercrime treaty potentially legitimizing repressive policies of authoritarian regimes.

Biden, Trump, Harris and other leaders' confidential movements given away by fitness app Strava, French newspaper Le Monde says

High-profile leaders' movements tracked through a fitness app used by their security staff raises concerns about privacy and security.
#consumer-preferences

25% of Smartphone Owners Don't Want AI as Apple Intelligence Draws Near

AI features are not prioritized by many smartphone users despite manufacturer emphasis.
Long battery life is the primary motivator for smartphone upgrades, not AI.
Privacy concerns impact user willingness to adopt AI features.

No one cares about AI on our phones. We just want better battery life

Consumers show minimal enthusiasm for AI features in smartphones.
Battery life remains the top motivator for smartphone upgrades rather than AI.

25% of Smartphone Owners Don't Want AI as Apple Intelligence Draws Near

AI features are not prioritized by many smartphone users despite manufacturer emphasis.
Long battery life is the primary motivator for smartphone upgrades, not AI.
Privacy concerns impact user willingness to adopt AI features.

No one cares about AI on our phones. We just want better battery life

Consumers show minimal enthusiasm for AI features in smartphones.
Battery life remains the top motivator for smartphone upgrades rather than AI.
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UC Santa Cruz police seize phone of student suing over pro-Palestine expulsions

UC Santa Cruz police warrant to seize student phone raises concerns over privacy and retaliation against pro-Palestine protests.

Civil Rights Commission Pans Face Recognition Technology

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights cautions against the federal government's use of face recognition technology due to its civil rights implications.

His daughter was murdered. Then she reappeared as an AI chatbot.

AI technology can create chatbots using sensitive personal information without consent, raising ethical concerns.
The incident reflects serious gaps in AI industry safety practices.
#consumer-behavior

39% of consumers admit to using generative AI on a weekly basis

Privacy concerns are significant despite the increasing adoption of generative AI by consumers.

Tesco may use AI and Clubcard data to nudge shoppers towards healthier choices

Tesco plans to use AI and Clubcard data to promote healthier food choices among shoppers.

39% of consumers admit to using generative AI on a weekly basis

Privacy concerns are significant despite the increasing adoption of generative AI by consumers.

Tesco may use AI and Clubcard data to nudge shoppers towards healthier choices

Tesco plans to use AI and Clubcard data to promote healthier food choices among shoppers.
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#digital-advertising

How smart TVs spy on you and harvest data

Smart TVs are increasingly infringing on viewer privacy by utilizing commercial surveillance techniques for targeted advertising.

DMEXCO Briefing: The definitive Digiday guide to what's in and out at DMEXCO 2024

Digital advertising faces major changes amid privacy concerns and third-party cookie issues, with DMEXCO 2024 being key to industry innovations.

How smart TVs spy on you and harvest data

Smart TVs are increasingly infringing on viewer privacy by utilizing commercial surveillance techniques for targeted advertising.

DMEXCO Briefing: The definitive Digiday guide to what's in and out at DMEXCO 2024

Digital advertising faces major changes amid privacy concerns and third-party cookie issues, with DMEXCO 2024 being key to industry innovations.
moredigital-advertising

Does Your School Use Suicide Prevention Software? We Want to Hear From You.

School districts are using monitoring software to protect students' mental health by detecting potential signs of suicide or self-harm through digital communications.

Mind Your Image Metadata | Stefanie Molin

Image metadata can contain sensitive information like GPS coordinates.
Sharing photos without understanding metadata risks can expose your private location details.

The "Whisperverse": The future of mobile computing is an AI voice inside your head

AI assistants will become integral to daily life, providing guidance and enhancing social interactions.
The blend of artificial intelligence and augmented reality will redefine mobile computing and personal capabilities.

Apple fixes password-blurting VoiceOver bug

Apple's iOS 18.0.1 update fixes serious security flaws affecting password safety and audio recording privacy, especially relevant for visually impaired users.

A new Ray-Ban Meta update adds reminders and voice messages

Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses now include reminders and enhanced AI interactivity, improving user experience. Features enable hands-free messaging and memory aids.

Microsoft's new "Copilot Vision" AI experiment can see what you browse

Microsoft's Copilot Labs tests new AI tools like 'Think Deeper' and 'Copilot Vision' before wider rollout.
'Copilot Vision' enhances interaction by understanding browser content, while prioritizing user privacy.

Lana Del Rey Just Talked About Her Marriage For The First Time

Lana Del Rey defends her happiness and privacy following her recent marriage amidst paparazzi intrusion.
#meta

Meta confirms it may train its AI on any image you ask Ray-Ban Meta AI to analyze | TechCrunch

Meta may use images shared with AI to train models, raising privacy concerns for Ray-Ban Meta users who may not understand data usage.

Meta's smart glasses can now tell you where you parked your car

Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses update enhances user experience with improved AI engagement and new features, despite some missing functionalities.

Meta confirms it may train its AI on any image you ask Ray-Ban Meta AI to analyze | TechCrunch

Meta may use images shared with AI to train models, raising privacy concerns for Ray-Ban Meta users who may not understand data usage.

Meta's smart glasses can now tell you where you parked your car

Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses update enhances user experience with improved AI engagement and new features, despite some missing functionalities.
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I found my coworker's OnlyFans account. Do I tell them?

Discretion is crucial when encountering someone's alt content; focus on harmlessness determines whether to discuss it or not.

Merrion Hotel wins planning battle as the council rejects hotel and apartment scheme by Eamon Waters firm

The proposed six-storey hotel and apartment development was rejected due to concerns over its potential negative impact on the neighboring Merrion Hotel.

Marques Brownlee says 'I hear you' after fans criticize his new wallpaper app

Marques Brownlee is addressing backlash over his new wallpaper app, Panels, focusing on pricing concerns and privacy issues raised by users.

Cash Is Still King, Consumers Would Prefer to Use Money Over CBDCs: Deutsche Bank

Consumers are skeptical about CBDCs, with only 16% believing they will become mainstream.

Ethical Online Exam Proctoring: 6 Guiding Principles And Best Practices

Embedding ethics into online exam proctoring practices is crucial for addressing concerns about privacy and equity raised by students and stakeholders.

Ford's advertising patent suggests listening to in-car conversations for personalized ads

Automakers are increasingly considering user data monetization, with Ford's patent potentially undermining the privacy of in-vehicle conversations.

Cyberattack compromises and shuts down Highline Public Schools

Highline Public Schools faced a significant cyberattack, highlighting vulnerabilities of educational institutions due to sensitive personal data.

Harriette Cole: Is going on this reality show a bad idea?

Weigh the impact of reality TV on your privacy and relationships against the opportunity for personal growth.

Apple roasted over new iPhone 16 feature that Google released 7 years ago

Apple's new iPhone 16 feature is not groundbreaking, as existing technologies like Google Lens offer similar capabilities.
Critics voice skepticism about Apple's privacy claims and the originality of its new features.
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