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How to turn off Apple Intelligence on your iPhone

Many iPhone users see little value in new Apple Intelligence features despite their rollout across devices.

How to turn off Apple Intelligence-powered notification summaries | TechCrunch

Apple's iOS 18 introduces an AI feature for summarizing notifications, designed to improve user experience but can produce inaccuracies.
Users can customize or disable notification summaries across devices to mitigate confusion caused by AI errors.

How to turn off Apple Intelligence on your iPhone

Many iPhone users see little value in new Apple Intelligence features despite their rollout across devices.

How to turn off Apple Intelligence-powered notification summaries | TechCrunch

Apple's iOS 18 introduces an AI feature for summarizing notifications, designed to improve user experience but can produce inaccuracies.
Users can customize or disable notification summaries across devices to mitigate confusion caused by AI errors.
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Apple's Privacy Stance is Conflicting its Newly-Patented System

Apple's new patent raises doubts about its privacy commitment, potentially revealing a conflict between user data control and personalized advertising.

Don't Want Your Apps to Track You? Disable This One iPhone Setting

Apple prioritizes user privacy and control over personal data through features like App Tracking Transparency.

Apple says it will 'clarify' AI summaries after botching BBC headlines

Apple will improve clarity for AI-generated notifications after receiving criticism for incorrect headline summaries from the BBC.

Installing Open-source Software on Your MacOS May Be Coming to an End | HackerNoon

Security complexity leads to user frustration; a properly disconnected system is vital for true security.

Apple's Privacy Stance is Conflicting its Newly-Patented System

Apple's new patent raises doubts about its privacy commitment, potentially revealing a conflict between user data control and personalized advertising.

Don't Want Your Apps to Track You? Disable This One iPhone Setting

Apple prioritizes user privacy and control over personal data through features like App Tracking Transparency.

Apple says it will 'clarify' AI summaries after botching BBC headlines

Apple will improve clarity for AI-generated notifications after receiving criticism for incorrect headline summaries from the BBC.

Installing Open-source Software on Your MacOS May Be Coming to an End | HackerNoon

Security complexity leads to user frustration; a properly disconnected system is vital for true security.
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How to stop the AI you're using from training with your data

Users need to be aware of the implications of using generative AI tools, including ethics and data usage.
You can disable AI model training, but chat histories may still affect AI training unless disabled.

Anthropic gives its AI models limited ability to control your computer

Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet model can now control computers and access the internet, raising ethical and practical concerns about AI autonomy.

What Is TokenFlow? | HackerNoon

The study presents a framework for text-driven video editing using text-to-image diffusion models, enhancing visual quality and user control.

How to stop the AI you're using from training with your data

Users need to be aware of the implications of using generative AI tools, including ethics and data usage.
You can disable AI model training, but chat histories may still affect AI training unless disabled.

Anthropic gives its AI models limited ability to control your computer

Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet model can now control computers and access the internet, raising ethical and practical concerns about AI autonomy.

What Is TokenFlow? | HackerNoon

The study presents a framework for text-driven video editing using text-to-image diffusion models, enhancing visual quality and user control.
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YouTube will now let creators opt into third-party AI training

YouTube enables creators to control AI content training access.
Creators can authorize third-party companies for AI training on their videos.
The new feature reflects growing concerns about AI content usage.
#social-media

Facebook retains consumer data for 180 days post account deletion

Many social media platforms retain user data long after account deletion, posing privacy risks.
Difficulties in deleting accounts impact user control over data.

Instagram Introduces A Reset Button

Instagram introduces a feature allowing users to reset their content recommendations, giving them control over their algorithm and viewing preferences.

Traffic on Bluesky, an X competitor, is up 500% since the election. How will they handle the surge?

Bluesky is gaining significant traction as users seek more control and personalization in social media.

TikTok is adding new ways to fine-tune your For You Page algorithm

TikTok introduces sliders for users to customize content preferences on their For You Page, enhancing user control.

'Speech should be open to all': Bluesky COO Rose Wang on the platform's radical vision for social media

Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform, thrives on user control and flexibility, attracting over 21 million users following Trump's reelection.

The Real Way to Opt Out of Meta (Facebook) AI Training

Managing privacy on Meta regarding AI training is complex and requires multiple steps rather than a simple opt-out process.

Facebook retains consumer data for 180 days post account deletion

Many social media platforms retain user data long after account deletion, posing privacy risks.
Difficulties in deleting accounts impact user control over data.

Instagram Introduces A Reset Button

Instagram introduces a feature allowing users to reset their content recommendations, giving them control over their algorithm and viewing preferences.

Traffic on Bluesky, an X competitor, is up 500% since the election. How will they handle the surge?

Bluesky is gaining significant traction as users seek more control and personalization in social media.

TikTok is adding new ways to fine-tune your For You Page algorithm

TikTok introduces sliders for users to customize content preferences on their For You Page, enhancing user control.

'Speech should be open to all': Bluesky COO Rose Wang on the platform's radical vision for social media

Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform, thrives on user control and flexibility, attracting over 21 million users following Trump's reelection.

The Real Way to Opt Out of Meta (Facebook) AI Training

Managing privacy on Meta regarding AI training is complex and requires multiple steps rather than a simple opt-out process.
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#data-privacy

Ex-Dodger owner Frank McCourt forming investment group to make a bid for TikTok

Frank McCourt plans to form an investment group to bid on TikTok, aiming to return control to individuals and prioritize their interests.

Self-Hosting and Moderation in AT Protocol's Personal Data Servers (PDS) | HackerNoon

Bluesky's architecture enables user data to be hosted privately with real-time accessibility, emphasizing low resource requirements for Personal Data Servers.

These alternatives to popular apps can help reclaim your online life from billionaires and surveillance | TechCrunch

Control your own data and explore alternatives to popular services that prioritize user privacy.

How to Find (and Delete) All of Your Google Activity Data

Google collects user data for targeted ads but allows users to view and delete it via account dashboard for privacy control.

Ex-Dodger owner Frank McCourt forming investment group to make a bid for TikTok

Frank McCourt plans to form an investment group to bid on TikTok, aiming to return control to individuals and prioritize their interests.

Self-Hosting and Moderation in AT Protocol's Personal Data Servers (PDS) | HackerNoon

Bluesky's architecture enables user data to be hosted privately with real-time accessibility, emphasizing low resource requirements for Personal Data Servers.

These alternatives to popular apps can help reclaim your online life from billionaires and surveillance | TechCrunch

Control your own data and explore alternatives to popular services that prioritize user privacy.

How to Find (and Delete) All of Your Google Activity Data

Google collects user data for targeted ads but allows users to view and delete it via account dashboard for privacy control.
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Fitness app Strava is tightening third-party access to user data

Strava insists on responsible AI usage and maintains user control in its latest API policies affecting third-party applications.
#instagram

Instagram testing tool that removes all recommended posts

Instagram introduces a 'reset' feature to allow users to remove all recommended content from their feeds, enhancing user control over their experience.

Instagram Tests Recommendations Reset for Fresh Start

Meta is testing a reset tool for Instagram users to refresh their content recommendations.

Instagram Features to Limit Political Content Cause an Uproar, but Giving Users Greater Control on Social Media Presents an Exciting Opportunity

Users can now control political content on Instagram, sparking controversy but aiming for a more user-centric experience.

Instagram testing tool that removes all recommended posts

Instagram introduces a 'reset' feature to allow users to remove all recommended content from their feeds, enhancing user control over their experience.

Instagram Tests Recommendations Reset for Fresh Start

Meta is testing a reset tool for Instagram users to refresh their content recommendations.

Instagram Features to Limit Political Content Cause an Uproar, but Giving Users Greater Control on Social Media Presents an Exciting Opportunity

Users can now control political content on Instagram, sparking controversy but aiming for a more user-centric experience.
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"Click bait", "Call to action", "Social Media", Automatic playing of audio and or video, overadvertisement, and revenue from advertisements on tragedies, have ruined the internet --- where do we go from there?

The early internet was more peaceful and less commercialized; reclaiming a genuine online experience is still possible today.

Polymarket Explained: How Blockchain Prediction Markets Are Shaping the Future of Forecasting | HackerNoon

Polymarket is a decentralized prediction market that prioritizes user control and experience via non-custodial wallets.
#privacy

Lock Down Your iPhone: 30 iOS 18 Privacy Settings to Check IMMEDIATELY

iOS 18 offers enhanced privacy and security settings for better control over personal data and device usage.

Microsoft is doubling down on Widows Recall, adding new security and privacy features - will this help woo hesitant enterprise users?

Windows Recall simplifies finding information by allowing users to take encrypted screenshots while addressing privacy concerns.

DuckDuckGo AI Chat promises privacy for bot conversations

DuckDuckGo introduces AI Chat, emphasizing user control and privacy measures.

Google blocks popular ad blocker for "security concerns" | Digital Trends

Google's shift to Manifest V3 could remove essential ad-blocking extensions, raising privacy and security concerns for Chrome users.

Google has changed its mind about 'killing' third-party tracking cookies

Google announced reversal of plans to eliminate third-party cookies, introducing user-controlled browsing feature.

Lock Down Your iPhone: 30 iOS 18 Privacy Settings to Check IMMEDIATELY

iOS 18 offers enhanced privacy and security settings for better control over personal data and device usage.

Microsoft is doubling down on Widows Recall, adding new security and privacy features - will this help woo hesitant enterprise users?

Windows Recall simplifies finding information by allowing users to take encrypted screenshots while addressing privacy concerns.

DuckDuckGo AI Chat promises privacy for bot conversations

DuckDuckGo introduces AI Chat, emphasizing user control and privacy measures.

Google blocks popular ad blocker for "security concerns" | Digital Trends

Google's shift to Manifest V3 could remove essential ad-blocking extensions, raising privacy and security concerns for Chrome users.

Google has changed its mind about 'killing' third-party tracking cookies

Google announced reversal of plans to eliminate third-party cookies, introducing user-controlled browsing feature.
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EFF to Federal Trial Court: Section 230's Little-Known Third Immunity for User-Empowerment Tools Covers Unfollow Everything 2.0

The EFF, ACLU, and CDT support a professor developing a tool to help Facebook users manage their News Feed without the risk of legal repercussions from Meta.

Google Chrome adds 3 new security features to boost your online safety and privacy

Google is strengthening Chrome's security with new features to improve user safety and management of online threats.

Cookie Policy - The Mirror US

The Reach group values user control over cookie preferences on its digital platforms.

Designing for Privacy in Digital Spaces

Users feel tension between personalization and data security.

How to Block Google's Annoying AI Answers With This Cool Browser Plugin

Users can block Google's AI Overviews with browser extensions, offering options to prevent AI-generated summaries.

Tinder introduces AI-powered feature to give you your best profile image

Tinder introduces Photo Selector feature using AI and biometrics for seamless profile picture selection.

Using the Page Visibility API | MDN Blog

Giving users control over media playback is crucial for usability, avoid autoplay assumptions.
Exercise caution with the visibilitychange API to prevent unexpected media behavior.
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