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Privacy technologies
fromFortune
8 hours ago

One man accidentally gained access to thousands of robot vacuums, exposing the AI cyber nightmare risk facing millions of Americans | Fortune

A security vulnerability in DJI robot vacuums allowed unauthorized access to nearly 7,000 devices across 24 countries, exposing live camera feeds and home floor plans globally.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Tech billionaires fly in for Delhi AI expo as Modi jostles to lead in south

Global tech and political leaders converge in Delhi to shape AI adoption in the Global South, amid development opportunities and surveillance and influence concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Amazon's Ring ends controversial partnership days after its Super Bowl ad drew backlash

Amazon's Ring canceled its planned partnership with Flock Safety after a comprehensive review amid public surveillance concerns triggered by a Super Bowl ad.
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Cameras or Community: What Keeps Harlem Safe?

Over a dozen teenagers gathered in the fenced-off courtyard of Harlem's Peace Cafe on a Thursday evening after school. As the young men warmed up with jumping jacks and sit-ups, Josh Marte, their youth mentor, hung up the punching bag and laid out Everlast boxing gloves over a banner that read, "I AM PEACE." The lesson wasn't only about self-defense: Marte talked to the group about regulating emotions, building a brotherhood, and de-escalating violence in their neighborhood.
New York City
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
2 months ago

Will AI turn us into spectators of our own stories?

AI risks shifting storytelling from a human craft of making into a consumed spectacle, potentially changing creators' roles into co-pilots.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

India revokes order to preload smartphones with state-owned security app

The Indian government revoked a mandatory order to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi security app on all smartphones after privacy outcry and tech companies' refusal.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Bill Maher Calls Out Anti-Trump No Kings As 'Very White'

No Kings anti-Trump protests were predominantly white, with journalists struggling to find Black participants and suggestions that surveillance fears reduced Black turnout.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

AI startup Friend spent more than $1M on all those subway ads | TechCrunch

A $1M+ NYC subway campaign promotes Friend, a controversial $129 wearable AI device criticized for surveillance and provoking vandalized anti-AI messages.
E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Farewell Amazon Fresh: the no tills thing was all a bit too awkward | Jason Okundaye

Amazon Fresh is closing all 19 London walk-out stores after under five years amid customer confusion, privacy concerns, poor differentiation and operational issues.
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