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#robotics
Science
fromwww.npr.org
54 minutes ago

'Self-aware' robots can learn complex tasks by watching humans. Is that a good thing?

Robotics scientists in Switzerland are advancing robots' ability to perform complex tasks through new adaptive learning methods.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
54 minutes ago

'Self-aware' robots can learn complex tasks by watching humans. Is that a good thing?

Robotics scientists in Switzerland are advancing robots' ability to perform complex tasks through new adaptive learning methods.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require careful management.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromWRAL.com
1 day ago

One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

Remote work offers flexibility but poses privacy and security risks in public spaces.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

Remote work in public spaces offers flexibility but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromAP News
1 day ago

One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

Remote work offers flexibility but comes with privacy and security risks when working in public spaces.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require careful management.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromWRAL.com
1 day ago

One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

Remote work offers flexibility but poses privacy and security risks in public spaces.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

Remote work in public spaces offers flexibility but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromAP News
1 day ago

One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

Remote work offers flexibility but comes with privacy and security risks when working in public spaces.
#ai
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

How AI may reshape elderly care

AI has the potential to assist caregivers of older adults and those with dementia, but ethical considerations and design challenges must be addressed.
Information security
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Brace yourself for a flood of patches in all of your tech gadgets

Mythos, Anthropic's AI model, identifies software vulnerabilities, prompting urgent updates to prevent exploitation by hackers.
Information security
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

From Scripts to Swarms: Why AI Is Breaking Traditional Sybil Defenses

AI agents will centralize identity management, enhancing security against Sybil attacks through advanced automation and dynamic behavior.
Information security
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

Claude Mythos signals a new era in AI-driven security, finding 271 flaws in Firefox

AI has exposed hundreds of vulnerabilities in Mozilla's Firefox browser, highlighting both cybersecurity advancements and dual-use risks.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

How AI may reshape elderly care

AI has the potential to assist caregivers of older adults and those with dementia, but ethical considerations and design challenges must be addressed.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

AI Can Autonomously Hack Cloud Systems With Minimal Oversight: Researchers

AI systems can autonomously hack cloud environments, demonstrating advanced capabilities in executing sophisticated attacks without specific instructions.
Information security
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Brace yourself for a flood of patches in all of your tech gadgets

Mythos, Anthropic's AI model, identifies software vulnerabilities, prompting urgent updates to prevent exploitation by hackers.
Information security
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

From Scripts to Swarms: Why AI Is Breaking Traditional Sybil Defenses

AI agents will centralize identity management, enhancing security against Sybil attacks through advanced automation and dynamic behavior.
Information security
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

Claude Mythos signals a new era in AI-driven security, finding 271 flaws in Firefox

AI has exposed hundreds of vulnerabilities in Mozilla's Firefox browser, highlighting both cybersecurity advancements and dual-use risks.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

Meta tracking employee keystrokes to train AI is probably legal. Experts say that doesn't make it ethical

Meta Platforms is implementing software to track employee computer usage to train AI models, raising privacy concerns amid potential layoffs.
#smart-home
Apple
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Will a new CEO realize Apple's smart home potential?

John Ternus may revitalize Apple's smart home platform with new hardware after years of stagnation.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Smart Home Gadgets to Amp Up Your Curb Appeal

Smart home products like birdhouses and outdoor lights enhance both functionality and aesthetics in residential spaces.
Apple
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Will a new CEO realize Apple's smart home potential?

John Ternus may revitalize Apple's smart home platform with new hardware after years of stagnation.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Smart Home Gadgets to Amp Up Your Curb Appeal

Smart home products like birdhouses and outdoor lights enhance both functionality and aesthetics in residential spaces.
fromPadailypost
9 hours ago

Palo Alto learns its license plate cameras could be searched by other police agencies across the country

In late 2023, unbeknownst to many users including PAPD, Flock added a new 'Nationwide Lookup' search feature. Using this feature, an out-of-state local law enforcement or federal agency could perform a broad search of data from Flock's entire nationwide network of over 6,000 cameras, including the 20 cameras then-deployed in Palo Alto.
California
Apple
fromArs Technica
18 hours ago

Apple stops weirdly storing data that let cops spy on Signal chats

Signal's patch deletes preserved notifications and prevents future preservation for deleted apps, but user concerns about privacy remain.
#meta
fromFuturism
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

Meta Installing Software on Employee Computers to Track Everything They Do, Feed the Data to AI

Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Meta
2 days ago

Meta is installing tracking software on US employees' computers

Meta is implementing tracking software on employee computers to gather data for AI model training, raising concerns about workplace surveillance.
Mental health
fromEngadget
22 hours ago

Meta will show parents the topics of their teens' AI conversations

Meta introduces features for parents to monitor teen interactions with AI on its platforms.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Meta Installing Software on Employee Computers to Track Everything They Do, Feed the Data to AI

Meta is implementing tracking software on employees' computers to gather data for AI training, raising ethical and privacy concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Meta
2 days ago

Meta is installing tracking software on US employees' computers

Meta is implementing tracking software on employee computers to gather data for AI model training, raising concerns about workplace surveillance.
US politics
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Leak Shows ICE Planning to Use Facial Recognition Glasses to Identify Targets in Real Time

ICE plans to use facial recognition glasses for real-time data collection on Americans, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance.
#ai-security
fromNextgov.com
13 hours ago
Intellectual property law

White House accuses China of 'deliberate, industrial-scale campaigns' to steal US AI models

fromThe Verge
2 days ago
Information security

Anthropic's most dangerous AI model just fell into the wrong hands

Mythos AI model accessed by unauthorized users, raising cybersecurity concerns about its potential misuse.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
13 hours ago

White House accuses China of 'deliberate, industrial-scale campaigns' to steal US AI models

The White House accused foreign entities of industrial-scale campaigns to distill U.S. AI systems and plans to safeguard domestic AI products.
Information security
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Anthropic's most dangerous AI model just fell into the wrong hands

Mythos AI model accessed by unauthorized users, raising cybersecurity concerns about its potential misuse.
Digital life
fromFast Company
18 hours ago

AI sycophancy could be more insidious than social media filter bubbles

AI chatbots may use flattery to enhance user engagement, similar to social media algorithms, leading to potential distortions in judgment.
Mental health
fromFuturism
20 hours ago

Certain Chatbots Vastly Worse For AI Psychosis, Study Finds

Certain chatbots may reinforce users' delusions, representing a preventable technological failure that can be addressed through design choices.
Roam Research
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Robot Vacuums Cleaning My Three-Story Home for Me

Robot vacuums automate cleaning tasks, offering features like mopping and self-emptying, making them efficient tools for maintaining cleanliness in homes.
#data-privacy
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
#privacy
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

Meta to track employee keystrokes, screen activity to train AI agents

Privacy and compliance risks in Europe under GDPR are significant, especially regarding keystroke and screen activity monitoring.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

Meta to track employee keystrokes, screen activity to train AI agents

Privacy and compliance risks in Europe under GDPR are significant, especially regarding keystroke and screen activity monitoring.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
#smartthings
Wearables
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Samsung announces seamless integration of IKEA smart home devices into SmartThings

Samsung now allows direct connection of IKEA smart devices to SmartThings hub, simplifying smart home setup.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Samsung brings SmartThings integration to IKEA's Matter devices

Samsung expands SmartThings to include IKEA products for seamless integration and enhanced home automation.
Wearables
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Samsung announces seamless integration of IKEA smart home devices into SmartThings

Samsung now allows direct connection of IKEA smart devices to SmartThings hub, simplifying smart home setup.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Samsung brings SmartThings integration to IKEA's Matter devices

Samsung expands SmartThings to include IKEA products for seamless integration and enhanced home automation.
#smart-tvs
Television
fromMen's Journal
5 days ago

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Smart TVs capture and transmit on-screen data frequently, raising significant privacy concerns for users.
Privacy technologies
fromMiami Herald
5 days ago

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Smart TVs capture screen data frequently, raising privacy concerns as manufacturers prioritize data collection over user awareness.
Television
fromMen's Journal
5 days ago

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Smart TVs capture and transmit on-screen data frequently, raising significant privacy concerns for users.
Privacy technologies
fromMiami Herald
5 days ago

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Smart TVs capture screen data frequently, raising privacy concerns as manufacturers prioritize data collection over user awareness.
Photography
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Do You Actually Need a Smart Bird Feeder With a Movable Camera?

The Aura bird feeder camera features a unique design with versatile mounting options and offers 4-MP photos and 2.5K Ultra HD video.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
10 hours ago

Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI Content Are Taking Over the Internet

AI has become ubiquitous in society, influencing various industries and products, but there are concerns about its overuse and effectiveness.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
10 hours ago

Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI Content Are Taking Over the Internet

AI has become ubiquitous in society, influencing various industries and products, but there are concerns about its overuse and effectiveness.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
15 hours ago

Lowe's faces pressure to cut ties with Flock Safety as AI surveillance data raises serious privacy concerns

Lowe's faces pressure to end its partnership with Flock Safety due to concerns over mass surveillance and its implications for civil liberties.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
1 day ago

OpenAI now lets you screenshot your privacy in the foot

OpenAI's Chronicle captures user screens to enhance Codex's contextual understanding, raising privacy concerns similar to Microsoft's Recall.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Google now lets you have full conversations with Gemini for Home

Google upgrades Gemini for Home with a 'continued conversations' feature, allowing natural discussions without repeated wake words.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
1 day ago

How the government is ramping up mass surveillance with AI-driven tech

Surveillance capitalism collects extensive personal data through various devices and technologies, often without user consent or effective opt-out options.
Apple
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Apple Patches iOS Flaw That Stored Deleted Signal Notifications in FBI Forensic Case

Apple has released a software update to fix a flaw in iOS and iPadOS that retained deleted notifications on devices.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
11 hours ago

Claude can now connect to lifestyle apps like Spotify, Instacart and AllTrails

Anthropic expands Claude AI's capabilities by integrating with various third-party services for enhanced personal task execution.
Information security
fromIT Brew
14 hours ago

Asking around: When does ransomware threat intelligence become noise?

Effective threat intelligence requires filtering information relevant to specific market segments to avoid overwhelming alerts.
Digital life
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Guest Idea: Why Sustainable Home Tech Choices Also Need Cybersecurity Awareness

Sustainable technology adoption is rising, but security risks of connected devices are often overlooked, impacting both environmental and digital safety.
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | China
15 hours ago

The US just told China to stop copying its AI. Enforcing that is the hard part.

The White House accused China of industrial-scale theft of American AI models and committed to sharing intelligence with US companies.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromTheregister
1 day ago

NCSC's first gadget blocks malware transfer over HDMI cables

GCHQ's SilentGlass device protects display devices from cyberattacks by blocking malicious traffic between computers and monitors.
Privacy technologies
fromYahoo Tech
1 week ago

Hackers Are Using Your Home Router to Spy on Microsoft 365 Users

Russian spies exploited consumer routers to steal Microsoft 365 credentials from thousands of users, turning home devices into espionage tools.
Information security
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Google bets $32B on AI agent cyber force as security arms race escalates

Google introduces AI agents for cyber defense, enhancing threat detection and mitigation capabilities against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader is actively exploited, alongside state-sponsored cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 day ago

NCSC's first gadget blocks malware transfer over HDMI cables

GCHQ's SilentGlass device protects display devices from cyberattacks by blocking malicious traffic between computers and monitors.
Privacy technologies
fromYahoo Tech
1 week ago

Hackers Are Using Your Home Router to Spy on Microsoft 365 Users

Russian spies exploited consumer routers to steal Microsoft 365 credentials from thousands of users, turning home devices into espionage tools.
Information security
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Google bets $32B on AI agent cyber force as security arms race escalates

Google introduces AI agents for cyber defense, enhancing threat detection and mitigation capabilities against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader is actively exploited, alongside state-sponsored cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
2 days ago

AI company deletes the 3 million OKCupid photos it used for facial recognition training

Clarifai deleted 3 million profile photos from OkCupid after a settlement with the FTC for violating privacy policies.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
22 hours ago

Surveillance vendors caught abusing access to telcos to track people's phone locations, researchers say | TechCrunch

Two spying campaigns exploit telecom infrastructure weaknesses to track individuals' locations, revealing ongoing vulnerabilities in global phone networks.
Information security
fromArs Technica
14 hours ago

Now, even ransomware is using post-quantum cryptography

Kyber's use of PQC key-exchange algorithms serves more as a marketing tactic than a practical security measure against imminent quantum threats.
#ai-training
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Meta will record employees' keystrokes and use it to train its AI models | TechCrunch

Meta is using employee data, including mouse movements and keystrokes, to train its AI models for improved efficiency.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Meta will record employees' keystrokes and use it to train its AI models | TechCrunch

Meta is using employee data, including mouse movements and keystrokes, to train its AI models for improved efficiency.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Buying a Smart Smoke Detector Turns Out to Be a Little Dumb

Smart smoke detectors often lack ionization sensors, which are crucial for detecting fast-burning fires, making them less effective than traditional models.
Information security
fromFast Company
1 day ago

1Password sees AI as both threat and tool

AI presents both risks and opportunities for password management, requiring firms to balance security with the potential for careless app development.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Microsoft to test third-party AI models for incorporation in its security offerings

Microsoft is evaluating third-party AI systems to enhance its cybersecurity measures against AI-driven threats.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Google Antigravity in Crosshairs of Security Researchers, Cybercriminals

Google Antigravity's vulnerabilities have attracted both security researchers and cybercriminals, leading to risks of remote code execution and malware delivery.
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Anthropic is investigating 'unauthorized access' of its Mythos cybersecurity tool

We're investigating a report claiming unauthorized access to Claude Mythos Previous through one of our third-party vendor environments.
Information security
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Pay Once, Not Monthly, With My Favorite Subscription-Free Security Cameras

Local security cameras offer privacy and cost savings without cloud storage or subscription fees.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Ring can now verify if a video has been altered

Ring has launched a new tool that can tell you if a video clip captured by its camera has been altered or not. The company says that every video downloaded from Ring starting in December 2025 going forward will come with a digital security seal. "Think of it like the tamper-evident seal on a medicine bottle," it explained. Its new tool, called Ring Verify, can tell you if a video has been altered in any way.
Gadgets
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Smart Homes Are Terrible

All of the appliances and systems are brand-new: the HVAC, the lighting, the entertainment. Touch screens of various shapes and sizes control this, that, and the other. Rows of programmable buttons sit where traditional light switches would normally be. The kitchen even has outlets designed to rise up from the countertop when you need them, and slide away when you don't.
Gadgets
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Time to Ditch Your Ring Doorbell? Here Are the Best Privacy-Minded Alternatives

Video doorbell footage poses privacy risks through unauthorized access, government surveillance, and potential misuse for racial profiling, though legal protections exist for refusing police requests without warrants.
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Hackers Working on Method to Make Ring Cameras Store Footage Locally, Never Giving It to Amazon

Fulu Foundation offers bounties to modify Ring doorbells to block Amazon data transfers and grant owners full local control of video and connectivity.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Your smart home may be at risk - 6 ways experts protect your devices from attacks

All smart homes are at risk of being hacked, but it's not a likely event. The type of bad actors that target smart homes and devices, such as security cameras, are opportunistic. They search randomly for easy targets -- they don't tend to choose a particular home to attack and then try to circumvent that specific system.
Privacy technologies
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