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Discord to let search engines index public server messages
The platform is allowing search engines to index discussions in Discoverable Servers, making messages accessible on the web without an account.
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Android is locking down permissions to keep apps from messing with your contacts
Google is putting apps that want to add to or change your contacts under new scrutiny.
Cyber
US senators say government is acting illegally over electronic surveillance of citizens
Two experienced senators claim the US government is violating the law through electronic surveillance of its own citizens.
Tech
Survey reveals trust in Google has taken a big hit after this quiet Android change
Our poll reveals how users feel about the decision to link phone numbers to Google accounts without asking first.
AI
AI Agents and Privacy: Why Friends Shouldn't Share Each Other's Data
A growing trend in consumer tech features gadgets designed to spy on everyone nearby without consent. New AI assistants are now pushing users to feed not just their own data, but also other people's information to algorithms.
AI
Ray-Ban Meta owners report glasses are recording conversations without prompts
Some users claim that ordinary, everyday conversations are unexpectedly showing up in their Meta AI history.
AI
Is DuckDuckGo AI actually a good alternative to Gemini and ChatGPT?
Can privacy-focused DuckDuckGo AI truly compete with industry giants like Gemini and ChatGPT?
AI
Hark Releases an AI Personal Assistant with a Focus on Privacy
The new AI lab's personal assistant is designed as a future operating system to compete with market rivals.
AI
Pixel Search to receive Gemini upgrade and enhanced privacy controls
Google's Pixel Search is reportedly getting a Gemini-powered boost alongside a new privacy section for opting out of data collection.
Cyber
Signal adds encrypted local backup support to iOS and desktop apps
Secure messaging app Signal has released version 8.30, completing the rollout of its secure backups feature across all supported operating systems.
AI
Apple Watch's continuous listening feature sparks immediate privacy backlash
Apple's announcement that its new smartwatches can continuously record and summarize spoken words has triggered intense privacy concerns and expert warnings.
Cyber
Google fined €403M over processing of location data
Ireland's Data Protection Commission has slapped Google with a massive fine for violations regarding the processing of user location data.
Cyber
Google fined €403 million over location data privacy violations
Ireland's Data Protection Commission has penalized Google with a substantial fine for multiple GDPR breaches.
AI
Google could be working on an incognito upgrade for Gemini Live
Google is reportedly developing an incognito mode for Gemini Live, giving users more control over what the AI remembers from their conversations.
Cyber
Signal will finally let you register without a phone number, for a price
Popular secure messenger Signal is introducing a way to sign up without a phone number, alongside two-factor authentication support for numberless accounts.
AI
Apple explains how new listening features still protect your privacy
Apple has released a detailed document explaining the privacy measures behind its new Siri AI Audio Intelligence listening features announced at the iPhone Duo event.
AI
New Apple Watch AI features spark fresh privacy and consent debates
Apple's new watch capabilities to transcribe speech and summarize ambient conversations raise important questions about privacy and constant surveillance.
AI
Apple details how Apple Watch’s new Audio Intelligence features work in privacy paper
Alongside the launch of Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, Apple has released a detailed privacy paper explaining how its new Audio Intelligence features work and protect user data.
AI
Microsoft introduces new AI privacy rules for schools
Microsoft has agreed to safety and privacy principles for AI in schools following a partnership with a major teachers union.
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LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby
A new report reveals that LG smart TVs continuously log and upload owner data even in standby mode or when completely offline.
AI
Ollie is betting its focus on privacy can help it win the AI assistant race
The family-focused AI assistant wants access to the details of your everyday life, but says it won’t use that data to train AI models or share it with others.
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WhatsApp privacy flaw lets anyone view your photos without unlocking your phone
Android Authority reports on a concerning privacy flaw discovered in WhatsApp that compromises user media security.
AI
Mistral now trains on user input by default, except on enterprise tier
French AI startup Mistral has updated its policy to use regular user inputs for model training by default, while exempting enterprise-tier customers.
AI
Meta updates smart glasses to fix privacy loophole with LED sensors
Meta is closing a security loophole on its AI-powered smart glasses by ensuring the camera stops recording if the LED indicator is covered.