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fromFast Company
14 hours ago

If you don't trust Big Tech with your data, this is the chatbot for you

Duck.ai offers powerful AI chatbot capabilities while prioritizing user privacy, contrasting with major players like OpenAI and Google.
#android
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fromSheFinds
12 hours ago

3 Android Apps Experts Say You Should Delete Immediately To Protect Your Data

Certain Android apps, like Facebook and free utility apps, pose significant privacy risks and should be deleted to protect user data.
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fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Google Adds 24-Hour Wait for Unverified App Sideloading to Reduce Malware and Scams

Google introduces a 24-hour wait period for sideloading apps from unverified developers to enhance security while maintaining user freedom.
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fromSheFinds
12 hours ago

3 Android Apps Experts Say You Should Delete Immediately To Protect Your Data

Certain Android apps, like Facebook and free utility apps, pose significant privacy risks and should be deleted to protect user data.
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fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Google Adds 24-Hour Wait for Unverified App Sideloading to Reduce Malware and Scams

Google introduces a 24-hour wait period for sideloading apps from unverified developers to enhance security while maintaining user freedom.
#facial-recognition
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fromBoston.com
8 hours ago

Markey presses Meta on facial recognition risks in smart glasses

Smart glasses with facial recognition could threaten privacy and discourage public protest, according to concerns raised by U.S. senators.
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fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Essex Police halts live facial recognition over bias and accuracy risks | Computer Weekly

Essex Police has suspended its live facial recognition technology due to identified accuracy and bias risks, pending further evaluation and risk reduction.
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fromBoston.com
8 hours ago

Markey presses Meta on facial recognition risks in smart glasses

Smart glasses with facial recognition could threaten privacy and discourage public protest, according to concerns raised by U.S. senators.
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fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Essex Police halts live facial recognition over bias and accuracy risks | Computer Weekly

Essex Police has suspended its live facial recognition technology due to identified accuracy and bias risks, pending further evaluation and risk reduction.
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fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

New methods for assuring digital identity and authenticity

Generative AI is transforming content creation, increasing the need for reliable identity verification and authenticity in digital media.
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fromZDNET
1 day ago

You're being tracked online - 9 easy ways to stop the surveillance

Reducing online tracking is possible through careful browser choice, VPNs, and anti-tracking software.
#meta
fromWIRED
1 day ago
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The Danger Behind Meta's Decision to Kill End-to-End Encrypted Instagram DMs

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fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Danger Behind Meta's Decision to Kill End-to-End Encrypted Instagram DMs

Meta's retreat from end-to-end encryption on Instagram chat raises concerns about user privacy and sets a troubling precedent for big tech.
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fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago

Meta Reveals Plan to Gradually Replace Human Moderators With AI

Meta's new AI technology enhances content enforcement on Facebook and Instagram, outperforming human review teams in detecting violations.
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fromZDNET
1 day ago

My personal data has been leaked several times - this service helped clean it all up

Data removal services like DeleteMe help protect personal information from being sold online after data breaches.
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fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Apple Mail's 'Trusted Sender' Label Misused in New Phishing Scheme

Apple Mail's 'trusted sender' label can mislead users, allowing phishing scams to exploit perceived familiarity without verifying sender legitimacy.
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fromEngadget
1 day ago

Here's how not to leak military information with your Strava run

Strava's location tracking poses security risks, but users can adjust privacy settings or choose alternative apps to protect their data.
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fromWIRED
1 day ago

There Aren't a Lot of Reasons to Get Excited About a New Amazon Smartphone

Amazon's potential smartphone could significantly increase privacy risks while enhancing its advertising capabilities through data collection.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Metrolinx firewall preventing third-party apps from using real-time train data for Finch West LRT | CBC News

Metrolinx's firewall restricts real-time data access for Finch West LRT, impacting third-party apps' accuracy in train arrival predictions.
fromWordtothewise
1 day ago

SPF ?all

SPF records typically conclude with -all, ~all, ?all, or +all, each defining the authorization status of emails based on previous mechanisms.
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fromThe Verge
1 day ago

An automated moderation error left Tumblr users panicked

Automated bans on Tumblr disproportionately affected trans women, leading to user concerns and claims of moderation issues.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Teens sue Musk's xAI claiming image-generator made sexually explicit images of them as minors

Three Tennessee teenagers sued xAI, claiming its tools were used to create explicit images of them from real photos.
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fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Consumer-focused privacy company Cloaked raises $375M as it expands to enterprise | TechCrunch

Cloaked secured $375 million in Series B funding to expand its bundled security and privacy platform across consumer and enterprise markets, leveraging AI to protect against evolving threats.
#android-security
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fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps

Google will enforce developer verification for Android sideloading in September 2026, but an advanced flow in developer settings allows power users to bypass verification requirements.
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago
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Android 17 Blocks Non-Accessibility Apps from Accessibility API to Prevent Malware Abuse

Google is restricting non-accessibility apps from using Android's accessibility services API in Advanced Protection Mode to prevent malicious data theft.
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fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps

Google will enforce developer verification for Android sideloading in September 2026, but an advanced flow in developer settings allows power users to bypass verification requirements.
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fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

Android 17 Blocks Non-Accessibility Apps from Accessibility API to Prevent Malware Abuse

Google is restricting non-accessibility apps from using Android's accessibility services API in Advanced Protection Mode to prevent malicious data theft.
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fromWIRED
2 days ago

Signal's Creator Is Helping Encrypt Meta AI

Moxie Marlinspike's privacy platform Confer will integrate its encryption technology into Meta's AI systems to protect user data in AI conversations.
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fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Meta rolls out new AI content enforcement systems while reducing reliance on third-party vendors | TechCrunch

Meta is deploying advanced AI systems to replace third-party vendors for content enforcement, handling terrorism, child exploitation, drugs, fraud, and scams while maintaining human oversight for complex decisions.
#android-sideloading
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fromEngadget
2 days ago

Android will hide app sideloading behind a new one-time security process

Google implements a multi-step verification process for sideloading unverified apps on Android, while offering free limited distribution accounts for hobbyist developers to share apps with up to 20 devices.
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fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams | TechCrunch

Google introduces an 'advanced flow' setting allowing Android users to disable app verification requirements and sideload unverified apps while maintaining some anti-scam protections.
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fromEngadget
2 days ago

Android will hide app sideloading behind a new one-time security process

Google implements a multi-step verification process for sideloading unverified apps on Android, while offering free limited distribution accounts for hobbyist developers to share apps with up to 20 devices.
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fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams | TechCrunch

Google introduces an 'advanced flow' setting allowing Android users to disable app verification requirements and sideload unverified apps while maintaining some anti-scam protections.
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fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Google reveals its solution for true Android sideloading: a mandatory waiting period

Developer mode activation requires multiple security steps including biometric authentication, waiting periods, and confirmation checks to prevent scam-induced security bypasses.
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fromTheregister
2 days ago

Google creates installation path for unverified Android apps

Google will allow Android users to install apps from unverified developers through a friction-filled one-time process designed to prevent coercion-based malware installation.
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fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Privacy Platform Cloaked Raises $375M to Expand Consumer Tools and Enterprise Reach

Cloaked raised $375 million in Series B funding to expand its privacy platform offering virtual identities, data removal, and AI-powered security features for consumers and enterprises.
#online-safety-regulation
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

US messageboard 4Chan mocks 520,000 fine for UK online safety breaches

Ofcom fined 4Chan ÂŁ520,000 for Online Safety Act violations, including ÂŁ450,000 for lacking age verification to prevent child access to pornography, which 4Chan's lawyer dismissed via AI-generated hamster image and First Amendment claims.
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fromEngadget
2 days ago

UK fines 4chan nearly $700,000 for failing its online safety act obligations

UK's Ofcom fined 4chan ÂŁ520,000 for failing to comply with Online Safety Act 2023, primarily for not implementing age verification to prevent children from accessing pornographic content.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

US messageboard 4Chan mocks 520,000 fine for UK online safety breaches

Ofcom fined 4Chan ÂŁ520,000 for Online Safety Act violations, including ÂŁ450,000 for lacking age verification to prevent child access to pornography, which 4Chan's lawyer dismissed via AI-generated hamster image and First Amendment claims.
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fromEngadget
2 days ago

UK fines 4chan nearly $700,000 for failing its online safety act obligations

UK's Ofcom fined 4chan ÂŁ520,000 for failing to comply with Online Safety Act 2023, primarily for not implementing age verification to prevent children from accessing pornographic content.
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fromZDNET
3 days ago

This free privacy tool makes it super easy to see which sites are selling your data

Global Privacy Control is a 2020 movement offering browser extensions and tools to help users opt out of data selling by automatically signaling their privacy preferences to websites.
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fromArs Technica
3 days ago

After Discord fiasco, age-check tech promises privacy by running locally. Does it work?

Age-verification systems using on-device face scans and cross-platform age keys reduce privacy risks, but widespread distrust of vendors and past data breaches undermine user confidence in these technologies.
#end-to-end-encryption
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fromFortune
4 days ago

As Meta removes privacy controls, TikTok explains why it never had any | Fortune

Meta and TikTok are abandoning or never implementing end-to-end encryption for direct messages, enabling content scanning, AI moderation, and law enforcement compliance while signaling the end of unconditional privacy promises on social media.
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago
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Meta to Shut Down Instagram End-to-End Encrypted Chat Support Starting May 2026

Meta will discontinue end-to-end encryption for Instagram chats after May 8, 2026, reversing its privacy-focused messaging strategy from 2021.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
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Instagram is getting rid of end-to-end encrypted DMs that 'very few' people used

Instagram discontinues end-to-end encrypted messages on May 8th due to low user adoption, redirecting users to WhatsApp for encrypted messaging.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Instagram to remove end-to-end encryption for private messages in May

Instagram will disable end-to-end encryption on direct messages from May 2026, allowing Meta to access all message contents due to low user adoption of the feature.
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fromFortune
4 days ago

As Meta removes privacy controls, TikTok explains why it never had any | Fortune

Meta and TikTok are abandoning or never implementing end-to-end encryption for direct messages, enabling content scanning, AI moderation, and law enforcement compliance while signaling the end of unconditional privacy promises on social media.
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fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Meta to Shut Down Instagram End-to-End Encrypted Chat Support Starting May 2026

Meta will discontinue end-to-end encryption for Instagram chats after May 8, 2026, reversing its privacy-focused messaging strategy from 2021.
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fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Instagram is getting rid of end-to-end encrypted DMs that 'very few' people used

Instagram discontinues end-to-end encrypted messages on May 8th due to low user adoption, redirecting users to WhatsApp for encrypted messaging.
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fromBitcoin Magazine
3 days ago

Breez SDK Launches Passkey Login For Seedless Bitcoin Wallets

Breez SDK now enables self-custodial Bitcoin wallets using passkey authentication instead of seed phrases, reducing barriers to self-custody adoption.
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fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Researcher Discovers 4th WhatsApp View Once Bypass; Meta Won't Patch

A researcher discovered a fourth method to bypass WhatsApp's View Once feature using a modified client, which Meta will not patch because it falls outside their security model.
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fromAzure DevOps Blog
3 days ago

Authentication Tokens Are Not a Data Contract - Azure DevOps Blog

Authentication tokens should only validate authorization, not serve as data interfaces; upcoming encryption will make token payloads unreadable, breaking applications that decode token claims.
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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

New DarkSword iPhone hack 'can steal everything' just by visiting the wrong website

DarkSword malware affects hundreds of millions of iPhones running iOS 18, stealing passwords, messages, photos, and wallet details without user detection.
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fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

Fear of Surveillance Leads to Increased VPN Use

36% of U.S. adults use VPNs, primarily to prevent tracking by private companies (65%) and government surveillance (35%), with privacy and security cited as the dominant motivation by 65% of users.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned

Because the ad implied that viewers could use an app to remove a woman's clothing, we considered it condoned digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent. It added that the ad was irresponsible, included a harmful gender stereotype and was likely to cause serious offence.
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#ai-agent-verification
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fromArs Technica
4 days ago

World ID wants you to put a cryptographically unique human identity behind your AI agents

World ID's Agent Kit enables AI agents to prove human authorization through iris-verified identity tokens, allowing websites to distinguish legitimate automated requests from malicious Sybil attacks.
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fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

World launches tool to verify humans behind AI shopping agents | TechCrunch

Tools for Humanity launched AgentKit, a verification tool enabling websites to confirm human authorization behind AI agent purchases using World ID iris scanning technology.
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fromArs Technica
4 days ago

World ID wants you to put a cryptographically unique human identity behind your AI agents

World ID's Agent Kit enables AI agents to prove human authorization through iris-verified identity tokens, allowing websites to distinguish legitimate automated requests from malicious Sybil attacks.
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fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

World launches tool to verify humans behind AI shopping agents | TechCrunch

Tools for Humanity launched AgentKit, a verification tool enabling websites to confirm human authorization behind AI agent purchases using World ID iris scanning technology.
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fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Tennessee teens sue xAI after Grok turned their school photos into child sexual abuse material - Silicon Canals

Three Tennessee teenagers filed a class-action lawsuit against xAI for allegedly using Grok to generate child sexual abuse material from their real photographs, marking the first confirmed real-world instance of AI-generated CSAM from identifiable minors.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Tennessee teens sue Elon Musk's xAI over AI-generated child sexual abuse material

Three Tennessee teenagers sued xAI for allegedly enabling an app to create nonconsensual sexually explicit deepfake images and videos of them as minors using the company's AI algorithm.
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Now everyone in the US is getting Google's personalized Gemini AI

Personal Intelligence uses data from connected apps, like YouTube, Google Photos, and Gmail, to automatically personalize Gemini's responses without requiring you to manually add extra context to your prompts. With the feature turned on, Gemini might offer shopping recommendations based on items you've recently purchased or give you tech troubleshooting advice based on device info Gemini already has.
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fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Google, Meta, Microsoft Among Signatories of Pact to Combat Scams

Major technology and retail companies signed an accord committing to combat online scams and fraud through prevention, cooperation, resilience, and public awareness initiatives.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Child abuse material systemic' on Elon Musk's X amid Grok scandal, Australian online safety regulator warned

Australia's eSafety commissioner warned X that child sexual exploitation material is more systemic and accessible on the platform than any other mainstream service, despite Elon Musk's 2022 commitment to prioritize child exploitation removal.
fromSupercar Blondie
4 days ago

Hidden WhatsApp feature everyone should be using is crucial for decluttering and separating work and home life

If you use WhatsApp for your personal and professional messaging, it can quickly become pretty busy. It also means that any professional contacts can see your photos, status updates, and where you are. To keep things separate its a good idea to use a different phone number for each, but having two numbers doesn't mean you'll need two phones.
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fromSocial Media Today
5 days ago

Teenagers sue X over the generation of naked images

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), a charity group which aims to remove child abuse material from the internet, discovered various examples of explicit images of young girls that had been generated by Grok, with some victims as young as 11 years old.
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fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Others Unite Under New Anti-Scam Pact

Eleven major tech companies formed the Online Services Accord Against Scams to coordinate fraud prevention across platforms through shared intelligence, best practices, and AI-powered tools.
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fromWIRED
5 days ago

'100 Video Calls Per Day': Models Are Applying to Be the Face of AI Scams

Scam compounds in Cambodia recruit young women through fake AI modeling jobs offering high salaries while using passport confiscation and restrictive working conditions to control victims.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Google scraps AI search feature that crowdsourced amateur medical advice

Google removed its What People Suggest feature, which provided crowdsourced health advice from amateurs, citing search page simplification rather than safety concerns, amid broader scrutiny over AI-generated health misinformation.
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fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

Instagram Users Urged to Save Encrypted DMs Before Feature Disappears

Meta will discontinue end-to-end encrypted messaging for Instagram DMs on May 8, 2026, citing low adoption rates and directing users to download conversations beforehand.
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fromEngadget
5 days ago

Tech companies are teaming up to combat scammers

Major tech companies signed the Online Services Accord Against Scams to implement unified fraud detection, security features, and verification measures across platforms while encouraging information sharing with law enforcement.
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fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

Truecaller Gives Families a Way to Stop Scam Calls Remotely - TechRepublic

Truecaller's Family Protection feature enables designated family members to remotely manage scam call defenses for up to five people, including the ability to end suspected fraud calls in real-time on Android devices.
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fromMakeUseOf
5 days ago

Your smart TV is snitching on your watch history - here's how to stop it completely

Smart TVs track viewing habits through Automated Content Recognition to provide personalized recommendations, but users can disable this feature in settings to protect privacy.
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Benjamin Netanyahu is struggling to prove he's not an AI clone

There's very little credible evidence to suggest that Netanyahu isn't alive. But credibility is a rare commodity now that AI can convincingly clone real people across image, video, and audio formats, so it's getting tougher to conclusively dispel the rumors. This is what it looks like when nobody can trust their own eyes anymore.
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fromMedium
6 days ago

Your phone isn't eavesdropping. The reality is stranger.

Most people believe phones listen to conversations for targeted ads, but research suggests the actual explanation is more complex and potentially more troubling than simple audio eavesdropping.
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fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Aether OS is computer in a browser built for the AT Protocol

Aether OS is a browser-based desktop environment with 42 apps that integrates with AT Protocol and Bluesky accounts, currently in alpha with limited documentation and no encryption.
#google-ai-overviews
fromHuffPost
1 week ago
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We've Been Dealing With This Controversial Google Feature For Years. Here's How To Remove It.

fromHuffPost
1 week ago
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There's A Quick Fix For This Controversial, Automatic Google Setting

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fromHuffPost
1 week ago

We've Been Dealing With This Controversial Google Feature For Years. Here's How To Remove It.

Users can disable Google's AI overviews in search results using simple workarounds like adding "-ai" to queries or configuring Chrome settings to create an AI-free search engine option.
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fromHuffPost
1 week ago

There's A Quick Fix For This Controversial, Automatic Google Setting

Users can disable Google's AI overviews in search results using simple workarounds like adding "-ai" to queries or configuring Chrome settings to create an AI-free search engine option.
#age-verification
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
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Australia's pornography age-verification: a victory for advocates or a gateway to darker corners of the internet'

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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Australia's pornography age-verification: a victory for advocates or a gateway to darker corners of the internet'

Australia's age verification requirements for adult content are driving users away from platforms due to invasive verification methods and privacy concerns about sharing personal data.
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fromFlipboard
1 week ago

How Child Safety Laws Are Changing the Internet

Age verification systems on social media platforms risk exposing users' sensitive personal data to hackers through third-party vendors handling ID and facial recognition checks.
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fromForbes
1 week ago

Meta, Social Media Scams, A $16 Billion Crisis: What You Need To Know

Americans lost over $16 billion to scams in 2024, a 33% increase from 2023, with nearly half of fraud losses originating from social media platforms where Meta profits from scam advertising.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYC brothers make new platform VryfID to help renters keep their information safe and secure | amNewYork

VryfID, a startup founded by brothers Aiden and Gabe Einhorn, securely centralizes financial documents for renters and real estate transactions while preventing fraud and protecting privacy.
#digital-privacy
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fromZDNET
1 week ago

How to delete or hide yourself from the internet - 11 effective ways (and most are free)

Digital privacy requires constant attention as personal data persists online long after deletion, affecting career, reputation, and relationships through old posts, photos, and search history exploitation.
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fromZDNET
1 week ago

How to delete or hide yourself from the internet - 11 effective ways (and most are free)

Digital privacy requires constant attention as personal data persists online long after deletion, affecting career, reputation, and relationships through old posts, photos, and search history exploitation.
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fromZDNET
1 week ago

How to delete or hide yourself from the internet - 11 effective ways (and most are free)

Digital privacy requires constant attention as personal data persists online long after deletion, affecting career, reputation, and relationships through old posts, photos, and search history exploitation.
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fromZDNET
1 week ago

How to delete or hide yourself from the internet - 11 effective ways (and most are free)

Digital privacy requires constant attention as personal data persists online long after deletion, affecting career, reputation, and relationships through old posts, photos, and search history exploitation.
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fromTech Times
1 week ago

Top Strategies to Protect Your Online Privacy from AI Tracking and Data Collection

Implement VPNs, two-factor authentication, app permission audits, and tracker blockers to protect personal data from AI-driven monitoring and unauthorized collection.
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fromEngadget
1 week ago

Meta is killing end-to-end encryption in Instagram DMs

Meta is discontinuing end-to-end encryption in Instagram DMs by May 8, 2026, citing low user adoption of the optional feature.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

The Kremlin tests blocking mobile internet in Moscow

Moscow's week-long internet blackout, ordered by Russian security services, demonstrates the Kremlin's capability and willingness to implement total digital isolation as a security measure.
#vpn-security
fromZDNET
1 week ago
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A guide to free VPNs: What you need to know, and what services to avoid

fromZDNET
1 week ago
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10+ VPN tricks and tips I recommend to everyone (whether for personal or business use)

fromZDNET
1 week ago
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A guide to free VPNs: What you need to know, and what services to avoid

fromZDNET
1 week ago
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10+ VPN tricks and tips I recommend to everyone (whether for personal or business use)

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fromTheregister
1 week ago

Nanny state vs. Linux: show us your ID, kid

Multiple US states now require operating system vendors to collect and store user age or date of birth, with similar laws emerging globally and threatening open-source platforms' user freedom principles.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Truecaller now lets you hang up on scammers -- on behalf of your family | TechCrunch

Truecaller launched a family group admin feature enabling fraud call alerts and remote call termination to protect members from scams, now available globally including India.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

AI ends online anonymity: the ease of unmasking pseudonymous accounts

Artificial intelligence language models can identify 68% of anonymous social media users with 90% precision, fundamentally undermining online anonymity and privacy protections.
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fromTech Times
1 week ago

Meta Launches Major AI Crackdown on Facebook, Instagram Scams After Removing 159 Million Fraud Ads

Meta deployed AI-powered tools and international law enforcement collaboration to combat fraud, removing 159 million scam ads and disabling 10.9 million accounts in 2025.
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fromEngadget
1 week ago

Alexa+ can now swear, thanks to a new personality style

Amazon introduced a 'sassy' personality option for Alexa+ that uses censored profanity, playful sarcasm, and witty comebacks while maintaining safety guardrails against harmful content.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Alexa+ gets a new 'adults only' personality option that curses but won't get into NSFW content | TechCrunch

The Sassy style is built on one premise: help first, judge always. Every answer comes wrapped in wit and a well-placed roast - it'll answer your question, it'll just make you feel something about it first. Expect reality checks delivered with charm, compliments that somehow sting, and warmth you didn't see coming. Equal-opportunity irreverence, zero apologies.
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#parental-controls
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fromGSMArena.com
1 week ago

WhatsApp introduces parent-managed accounts for pre-teens

WhatsApp launches parent-managed accounts for pre-teens globally, enabling parents to control messaging, calling, contacts, and group participation through a PIN-protected system.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

WhatsApp is launching parent-linked accounts for pre-teens | TechCrunch

WhatsApp launched parent-supervised accounts for users under 13 with messaging and calling only, no ads, and parental controls via QR code authentication and activity alerts.
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fromEngadget
1 week ago

Meta will let kids under 13 use WhatsApp with parent-managed accounts

Meta introduces parent-managed WhatsApp accounts for children under 13, enabling parents to control messaging contacts and restrict features while maintaining end-to-end encryption.
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fromGSMArena.com
1 week ago

WhatsApp introduces parent-managed accounts for pre-teens

WhatsApp launches parent-managed accounts for pre-teens globally, enabling parents to control messaging, calling, contacts, and group participation through a PIN-protected system.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

WhatsApp is launching parent-linked accounts for pre-teens | TechCrunch

WhatsApp launched parent-supervised accounts for users under 13 with messaging and calling only, no ads, and parental controls via QR code authentication and activity alerts.
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fromEngadget
1 week ago

Meta will let kids under 13 use WhatsApp with parent-managed accounts

Meta introduces parent-managed WhatsApp accounts for children under 13, enabling parents to control messaging contacts and restrict features while maintaining end-to-end encryption.
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fromBoston.com
1 week ago

You can now pass through TSA PreCheck at Logan using only your face. Should that make us nervous?

TSA's Touchless ID facial recognition system expands to 65 airports, enabling passengers to pass security using only their face, though privacy advocates warn it normalizes mass surveillance.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 week ago

AI Mode Results Personalized to User Behavior

AI Mode can use your previous conversations, along with places you've searched for or tapped on in Search and Maps to deliver more relevant options, personalized to you. So if AI Mode infers that you have a preference for Italian food, plant-based meals, and places that have outdoor seating, you may get results suggesting options like these.
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fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Meta Rolls Out New Scam Alerts Across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger

Scammers are constantly evolving their tactics - and so are we. Every day, criminals use increasingly sophisticated measures to defraud people on our platforms and across the internet.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Customers of three UK banks report being able to see other people's accounts on app

Lloyds Banking Group customers experienced a security breach allowing access to other customers' account details, transactions, and national insurance numbers through their mobile apps on Thursday morning.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

The UK government's digital identity scheme: Dystopian nightmare or modernised public services? | Computer Weekly

He promised "government by app" and the ability to interact with public services through a mobile phone as easily as shopping with Amazon, communicating via WhatsApp, or streaming on Netflix. "In the future, you'll be able to get all your government admin done in the time it takes to make a cup of tea," said Jones, in a video posted on social media.
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fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

Journalist Julia Angwin files class action lawsuit over Grammarly's AI "sloppelgangers"

Grammarly faces a class action lawsuit for using prominent journalists' and authors' names without consent in its AI-powered Expert Review feature to provide writing advice.
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fromLifehacker
1 week ago

How the Government Uses Advertising Data to Track People (and What You Can Do to Limit It)

Government agencies including CBP, ICE, and FBI purchase location data from brokers and real-time bidding systems to track users without warrants.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Meta rolls out new scam detection tools to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger | TechCrunch

Meta launches scam detection tools across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger to alert users about suspicious activity before engagement occurs.
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fromExchangewire
1 week ago

Smart Glasses: Data, Privacy and Pineapple on Pizza

Smart glasses with AI technology are resurging despite Google Glass's 2014 failure, driven by AI integration that addresses previous privacy concerns while creating new ethical challenges around recording strangers.
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fromDigital Trends
1 week ago

Facebook Messenger will use AI to read your chats and save you from scams

Meta deploys AI-powered scam detection tools and law enforcement partnerships to prevent fraud across Facebook and Messenger while expanding advertiser verification to reduce fraudulent ads.
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fromTNW | Meta
1 week ago

Meta rolls out new scam detection across WhatsApp, Messenger, and Facebook

Meta launched new anti-scam tools across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger to detect and prevent fraud before users engage with scammers.
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fromPrivacy International
1 week ago

Privacy International's remarks at the side event of the 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Council on the Human Rights Impacts of Using Artificial Intelligence in Countering Terrorism

AI-driven counter-terrorism tools create surveillance risks and generate unreliable threat assessments that discriminate against individuals and violate fundamental human rights.
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fromThe Verge
1 week ago

How to Ding, Dong, Ditch Ring's surveillance network

Ring users concerned about cloud processing and law enforcement data sharing are exploring alternative doorbell cameras with local storage and privacy controls.
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