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Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Signal President Meredith Whittaker calls out agentic AI as having 'profound' security and privacy issues | TechCrunch

Agentic AI may jeopardize user privacy and security by requiring extensive access to personal data.
AI agents are likened to 'putting your brain in a jar', raising concerns about autonomy.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Dating app Raw exposed users' location data and personal information | TechCrunch

A security lapse at Raw dating app exposed users' personal and location data, raising concerns about privacy and data protection.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago
Business intelligence

Strava closes the gates to sharing fitness data with other apps

Strava's API update enhances user privacy, restricts data use by third parties, and protects the platform's unique experience.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Signal President Meredith Whittaker calls out agentic AI as having 'profound' security and privacy issues | TechCrunch

Agentic AI may jeopardize user privacy and security by requiring extensive access to personal data.
AI agents are likened to 'putting your brain in a jar', raising concerns about autonomy.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Dating app Raw exposed users' location data and personal information | TechCrunch

A security lapse at Raw dating app exposed users' personal and location data, raising concerns about privacy and data protection.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago
Business intelligence

Strava closes the gates to sharing fitness data with other apps

Strava's API update enhances user privacy, restricts data use by third parties, and protects the platform's unique experience.
more#data-security
#meta
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Would Instagram have collected less user data without Meta?

The FTC questions Meta on user data collection practices and their implications for privacy and profitability.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Meta will start using data from EU users to train its AI models

Meta will use EU user data to train AI models, emphasizing respect for privacy and offering users an opt-out option.
Artificial intelligence
fromMail Online
4 days ago

WhatsApp plans to add even MORE AI tools despite 'annoying' AI button

WhatsApp's AI button faces user backlash, highlighting worries over privacy and effectiveness.
Meta's planned AI tools aim to enhance user experience despite skepticism on data privacy.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Apple and Meta trade barbs over interoperability requests

Apple opposes the EU's Digital Markets Act interoperability measures, citing privacy risks posed by third-party access to iOS.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Digital life

How to delete Facebook, Instagram and Threads if you don't like Meta's changes

Meta's relaxation of harmful content rules prompts users to consider deleting their accounts.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Would Instagram have collected less user data without Meta?

The FTC questions Meta on user data collection practices and their implications for privacy and profitability.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Meta will start using data from EU users to train its AI models

Meta will use EU user data to train AI models, emphasizing respect for privacy and offering users an opt-out option.
Artificial intelligence
fromMail Online
4 days ago

WhatsApp plans to add even MORE AI tools despite 'annoying' AI button

WhatsApp's AI button faces user backlash, highlighting worries over privacy and effectiveness.
Meta's planned AI tools aim to enhance user experience despite skepticism on data privacy.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Apple and Meta trade barbs over interoperability requests

Apple opposes the EU's Digital Markets Act interoperability measures, citing privacy risks posed by third-party access to iOS.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Digital life

How to delete Facebook, Instagram and Threads if you don't like Meta's changes

Meta's relaxation of harmful content rules prompts users to consider deleting their accounts.
more#meta
#cybersecurity
Apple
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Apple sends spyware warnings to iPhone users in 100 countries

Apple has issued warnings to individuals potentially targeted by spyware attacks, indicating a growing sophistication in cybersecurity threats.
fromEngadget
5 months ago
Information security

Hackers breach Andrew Tate's online 'university,' capturing data on 800,000 users

Hackers breached Andrew Tate's online course, exposing the data of over 800,000 users, showcasing severe security vulnerabilities.
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Cybercriminals Exploit CSS to Evade Spam Filters and Track Email Users' Actions

CSS is being exploited by malicious actors to evade spam filters and track user behaviors.
Apple
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Apple sends spyware warnings to iPhone users in 100 countries

Apple has issued warnings to individuals potentially targeted by spyware attacks, indicating a growing sophistication in cybersecurity threats.
fromEngadget
5 months ago
Information security

Hackers breach Andrew Tate's online 'university,' capturing data on 800,000 users

Hackers breached Andrew Tate's online course, exposing the data of over 800,000 users, showcasing severe security vulnerabilities.
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Cybercriminals Exploit CSS to Evade Spam Filters and Track Email Users' Actions

CSS is being exploited by malicious actors to evade spam filters and track user behaviors.
more#cybersecurity
#google
fromTheregister
4 months ago
Information security

ICO puts foot down on Google's planned fingerprinting change

Google plans to allow fingerprinting for users, contradicting its past stance on user privacy.
ICO is pushing back against fingerprinting, highlighting user transparency concerns.
fromForbes
4 months ago
Digital life

Forget Chrome-Google Will Start Tracking You And All Your Smart Devices In 8 Weeks

Digital fingerprinting's revival by Google raises significant concerns about user privacy despite claims of enhanced privacy protections.
fromTheregister
4 months ago
Information security

ICO puts foot down on Google's planned fingerprinting change

Google plans to allow fingerprinting for users, contradicting its past stance on user privacy.
ICO is pushing back against fingerprinting, highlighting user transparency concerns.
fromForbes
4 months ago
Digital life

Forget Chrome-Google Will Start Tracking You And All Your Smart Devices In 8 Weeks

Digital fingerprinting's revival by Google raises significant concerns about user privacy despite claims of enhanced privacy protections.
more#google
#data-tracking
Privacy technologies
fromForbes
2 months ago

Google Starts Tracking All Your Devices As Chrome Changes

Google Chrome's planned cookie removal may be undermined by the revival of digital fingerprinting for tracking users across devices.
Marketing tech
fromFuturism
1 week ago

AI Browser Will Track Every Single Thing You Do, CEO Reveals

Perplexity's AI browser aims to enhance user tracking for more personalized advertising.
fromHackernoon
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

How Do Researchers Use Our Blacklight Privacy Inspector Tool? | HackerNoon

The Markup prioritizes user privacy by rejecting data trackers and opting for direct communication to understand audience needs.
Privacy technologies
fromForbes
2 months ago

Google Starts Tracking All Your Devices As Chrome Changes

Google Chrome's planned cookie removal may be undermined by the revival of digital fingerprinting for tracking users across devices.
Marketing tech
fromFuturism
1 week ago

AI Browser Will Track Every Single Thing You Do, CEO Reveals

Perplexity's AI browser aims to enhance user tracking for more personalized advertising.
fromHackernoon
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

How Do Researchers Use Our Blacklight Privacy Inspector Tool? | HackerNoon

The Markup prioritizes user privacy by rejecting data trackers and opting for direct communication to understand audience needs.
more#data-tracking
#data-protection
fromZDNET
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Proton Pass review: A highly secure password manager with easy to overlook flaws

Proton Pass focuses on security and privacy with features to identify leaked information and protect sensitive data.
fromZDNET
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Proton Pass review: A highly secure password manager with easy to overlook flaws

Proton Pass focuses on security and privacy with features to identify leaked information and protect sensitive data.
more#data-protection
fromGSMArena.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Here are Google's new minimum RAM and storage requirements for Android phones

Google enforces a 32GB minimum storage and a 6GB RAM requirement for preinstalled apps and services in Android 15 and future versions.
#whatsapp
Marketing tech
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

I can't delete WhatsApp's new AI tool. But I'll use it over my dead body | Polly Hudson

Meta AI's presence on WhatsApp has elicited feelings of fear and anger among users who feel their consent was ignored.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
4 weeks ago

WhatsApp testing new features for audio and video calls

WhatsApp is testing new audio and video call features for Android, improving user privacy and call management.
fromGSMArena.com
4 months ago
Mobile UX

WhatsApp is working on channel updates translation, introduces new calling features

WhatsApp is developing a translation feature for messages and channel updates, focusing on user privacy and security.
Marketing tech
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

I can't delete WhatsApp's new AI tool. But I'll use it over my dead body | Polly Hudson

Meta AI's presence on WhatsApp has elicited feelings of fear and anger among users who feel their consent was ignored.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
4 weeks ago

WhatsApp testing new features for audio and video calls

WhatsApp is testing new audio and video call features for Android, improving user privacy and call management.
fromGSMArena.com
4 months ago
Mobile UX

WhatsApp is working on channel updates translation, introduces new calling features

WhatsApp is developing a translation feature for messages and channel updates, focusing on user privacy and security.
more#whatsapp
#social-media
Marketing
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

TikTok ban: How to download your videos and data | TechCrunch

The Supreme Court has upheld a ban on TikTok, prompting users to backup their videos and explore alternatives.
Digital life
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Social Media Platforms Shouldn't Own Your Identity

Utah's Digital Choice Act empowers individuals to control their online data, marking a significant shift in the relationship between users and social media platforms.
fromFuturism
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Twitter's Traffic Appears to Be Falling Off a Cliff

Traffic to X has significantly declined while competitors like Bluesky and Threads gain users, highlighting concerns over data use and platform reliability.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

LGBTQ+ social-media apps are seeing a spike in new users as Meta changes its content-moderation policies

LGBTQ+ apps are gaining popularity due to Meta's recent content moderation changes.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Team behind Twitterrific launches a multi-feed app called Tapestry | TechCrunch

Tapestry unifies diverse content sources into customizable feeds, emphasizing user privacy and personalization after Twitter's move to block third-party clients.
Marketing
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

TikTok ban: How to download your videos and data | TechCrunch

The Supreme Court has upheld a ban on TikTok, prompting users to backup their videos and explore alternatives.
Digital life
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Social Media Platforms Shouldn't Own Your Identity

Utah's Digital Choice Act empowers individuals to control their online data, marking a significant shift in the relationship between users and social media platforms.
fromFuturism
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Twitter's Traffic Appears to Be Falling Off a Cliff

Traffic to X has significantly declined while competitors like Bluesky and Threads gain users, highlighting concerns over data use and platform reliability.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

LGBTQ+ social-media apps are seeing a spike in new users as Meta changes its content-moderation policies

LGBTQ+ apps are gaining popularity due to Meta's recent content moderation changes.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Team behind Twitterrific launches a multi-feed app called Tapestry | TechCrunch

Tapestry unifies diverse content sources into customizable feeds, emphasizing user privacy and personalization after Twitter's move to block third-party clients.
more#social-media
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

AI ChatBot Therapy: Hype, Hope, Risk?

Chatbots can bridge the gap in mental health care access due to a global professional shortage.
They provide 24/7 support, appealing especially to underserved populations with privacy needs.
Chatbots are effective for mild issues but not designed to replace human therapists for severe cases.
User satisfaction is high, but privacy concerns require careful consideration.
Mobile UX
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

RCS texting updates will bring end-to-end encryption to green bubble chats

Apple has integrated Rich Communications Services (RCS) into iOS 18, improving messaging with non-iPhone users and supporting crucial privacy features like end-to-end encryption.
Mobile UX
fromRxdb
1 month ago

Why Local-First Software Is the Future and its Limitations | RxDB - JavaScript Database

Local-first apps offer improved performance and privacy by storing most data locally and syncing only as needed.
Digital life
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Goodbye Gemini, hello Pixel Sense? What we know about Google's AI assistant for Pixel 10

Google is set to launch a new AI assistant called Pixel Sense with the Pixel 10, focusing on personal assistance and offline functionality.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Opera announces a new agentic feature for its browser | TechCrunch

Opera's new Browser Operator feature automates online tasks, enhancing browsing efficiency and preserving user privacy by not relying on cloud services.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Mozilla Updates Firefox Terms Again After Backlash Over Broad Data License Language

Mozilla revised its Terms of Use to clarify user data rights and address community concerns over data licensing language.
fromLifewire
2 months ago
Social media marketing

Master Instagram Like a Pro: 9 Must-Know Features for Every User

Instagram continuously evolves to enhance user experience with new features.
Users can hide inappropriate comments using customizable filters.
Privacy on Instagram can be increased by hiding stories from select users.
Direct messaging can improve how users share posts with friends.
from512 Pixels
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Magic Lasso Adblock: Incredibly Private and Secure Safari Web Browsing - 512 Pixels

Magic Lasso Adblock ensures your online privacy by blocking ad trackers and intrusive ads across devices.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Digital life

Kagi search engine won't bill you next month if you forget to use it

Kagi offers a 'Fair Pricing' model that credits users for months without usage, promoting user kindness.
#ai-integration
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Why is AI opt-out?

The tech industry's shift to mandatory AI features shows a disregard for consumer choice.
Users are often dissatisfied with unsolicited AI integrations in applications.
Regulatory push for opt-in services contrasts with the current trend of forced AI adoption.
fromMail Online
5 months ago
Tech industry

Microsoft feature lets AI scrape Word and Excel documents

Microsoft's new AI feature, Connected Experiences, automates data analysis in Word and Excel to enhance user productivity, but raises privacy concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Why is AI opt-out?

The tech industry's shift to mandatory AI features shows a disregard for consumer choice.
Users are often dissatisfied with unsolicited AI integrations in applications.
Regulatory push for opt-in services contrasts with the current trend of forced AI adoption.
fromMail Online
5 months ago
Tech industry

Microsoft feature lets AI scrape Word and Excel documents

Microsoft's new AI feature, Connected Experiences, automates data analysis in Word and Excel to enhance user productivity, but raises privacy concerns.
more#ai-integration
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Non-billionaires seek social media free of Musk and Zuck

The Free Our Feeds collective aims to raise $30 million to develop decentralized social media platforms, countering billionaire control.
A decentralized approach could prevent content manipulation by singular entities like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.
fromHackernoon
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ethical Challenges in VPN Traffic Analysis: Privacy and Responsible Disclosure | HackerNoon

The research emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations and user privacy in analyzing VPN traffic.
Digital life
fromMail Online
4 months ago

iPhone fans discover little-known feature that ensures data security

Lockdown Mode provides an extreme protection setting for iPhone users against sophisticated cyber attacks.
The feature significantly reduces functionality in many apps for enhanced security.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Social media marketing

The Big Tech Show: What to do about social media - kids, encryption and anonymity

Social media must know users' identities to combat misinformation and manipulation effectively.
fromBloomberg
5 months ago
JavaScript

Bloomberg

Ensure your browser supports JavaScript and cookies to avoid unusual network activity alerts.
Investigate potential unauthorized access or malware if unusual activity notifications appear.
Privacy professionals
fromFox News
5 months ago

Free email services are costing you more than you think

Choosing the right email service is crucial for protecting your privacy amid rising data breaches.
Free email providers compromise privacy through data monetization and targeted ads.
fromwww.exchangewire.com
5 months ago
Marketing tech

Permutive & Index Exchange Expand Partnership to Unlock Premium Publisher Audiences

Permutive has launched a marketplace on Index Marketplaces to enhance audience targeting for marketers and support publishers' first-party data utilization.
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