News about: Privacy

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AI

AI Browsers: Weighing Convenience Against Significant Privacy Risks

New AI browsers offer convenience, but raise significant privacy concerns due to potential prompt injection attacks and broad data access requirements.

posted on 10/25/2025
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Technology

Facebook's AI Eyes Your Camera Roll: A New Feature, But at What Cost?

Meta's new feature for Facebook will analyze your camera roll. The aim is to enhance your photos, but what are the privacy implications? Details here.

posted on 10/18/2025
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Technology

California's New Privacy Bills: More Control Over Your Data

California just approved new laws to give you better control over your data! Opt-out from tracking and easily delete social media accounts.

posted on 10/09/2025
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Government & Policy

Apple Removes ICE Agent Tracking Apps Amid Government Concerns

Apple has removed ICE agent tracking apps after facing pressure from the government. Concerns about safety risks were cited as the reason for the removal.

posted on 10/03/2025
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Social Media

Instagram head says Meta isn't eavesdropping, but AI is watching

Instagram's boss addresses concerns about Meta listening to users. Is it really listening, or is AI just getting too good at targeting ads?

posted on 10/02/2025
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Social Media

Meta Enhances Facial Recognition to Fight Impersonation in Europe and South Korea

Meta is expanding its facial recognition technology to Europe and South Korea to combat fake accounts and impersonation. Here's how it will work to protect you.

posted on 09/29/2025
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AI Search

Brave's AI Search Gets a Boost: 'Ask Brave' Delivers In-Depth Answers

Brave enhances its AI search with Ask Brave, offering detailed, AI-powered answers with a focus on privacy and comprehensive results.

posted on 09/29/2025
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Technology

Google to Pay $425 Million for Alleged Data Collection, Even When Tracking Was Off

Google is ordered to pay millions in a data collection lawsuit, accused of tracking users even after they disabled tracking features. The company plans to appeal the decision.

posted on 09/04/2025
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Technology

DuckDuckGo's Subscription: Access to Advanced AI Chatbots from OpenAI and Anthropic

DuckDuckGo enhances its subscription with advanced AI chatbots, offering privacy-focused access to models from OpenAI and Anthropic, including GPT-4o.

posted on 09/04/2025
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Technology

Meta's AI Chatbot Mess: Celebrity Impersonations and Child Safety Concerns

Meta faced scrutiny after unauthorized celebrity AI chatbots surfaced on its platforms, raising concerns about impersonation, misuse, and child safety.

posted on 08/31/2025
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Privacy

UK's demand for Apple backdoor may have been broader than previously thought

UK authorities may have wanted more data access from Apple's iCloud backdoor than first thought. The request is still active.

posted on 08/29/2025
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Technology

Meta Under Fire: Senator Probes AI Chatbots' Interactions With Children

Senator Hawley investigates Meta after reports surface of their AI chatbots engaging in sensual chats with children. Concerns are raised about ethical oversight.

posted on 08/16/2025