Category: AI
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Will Discord’s Conversation Summaries Get Binned Like Clyde?
Discord, one of the world’s leading messenger apps, has taken a “dynamic” approach to implementing AI-powered features, announcing and gradually releasing them back in 2023, with many being scaled or rolled back since. Discord is not alone in the category of “tech companies speeding to ship AI” – in fact, most platforms that have integrated…
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How To Delete All Your Tweets / X Posts – Protect Your Digital Footprint in 2025
Your X / Twitter posts, comments, quotes and reposts can make up a large portion of your digital footprint. Leaving your Twitter account history unmanaged can lead to reputational harm in your professional and personal life. If you’re a creator or public figure, it’s even more likely your old content will surface in unwanted ways. There’s…
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Meta Court Documents Reveal Ethical Concerns in AI Training Practices
Recent court filings in the Kadrey v. Meta lawsuit have revealed that Meta Platforms allegedly used pirated books to train its AI models, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly approving these practices despite internal concerns. Internal Documents Expose Training Methods Court documents show Meta employees downloaded approximately 82TB of pirated books from shadow libraries including LibGen,…
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DeepSeek Security Audit Reveals Critical Data Exposure: Why Encryption Matters More Than Ever
In a concerning development for data security, a recent audit of the DeepSeek iOS app has uncovered serious security vulnerabilities that expose sensitive user and device data to potential breaches. This revelation comes at a time when organizations are increasingly relying on AI tools while grappling with data protection challenges. Critical Security Flaws Discovered in…
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International Community Blocking DeepSeek Over Privacy Concerns
AI has quickly become the latest battleground for an international arms race, and China has now asserted itself as a major contender – releasing an AI model rivalling the best of the US and tanking American tech stocks. The international community has responded with widespread and perhaps reasonable decisions to block or restrict DeepSeek’s use.…
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Governments Use Bot Networks to Influence Public Opinion, Prevent Political Criticism
The Importance of Digital Privacy in the Age of Social Media Surveillance Recent revelations about Mexico’s Cyberspace Operations Centre have highlighted the use of fake profiles and bots by various entities, including military organizations, to monitor and manipulate digital conversations. These practices underscore the critical need for individuals to safeguard their digital privacy. Understanding the…
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LinkedIn Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Use of Customer Data in AI Training
Update – this lawsuit has been withdrawn, as it was levelled on the basis of LinkedIn using private messages to train AI. While they did not do this, LinkedIn did automatically opt all users into AI training without getting informed consent (TechMonitor) In a recent development, Microsoft-owned LinkedIn is under legal scrutiny for allegedly disclosing…
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AI Protections Rescinded, $500b Investment Announced by President Trump
On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump rescinded Executive Order 14110, a directive issued by former President Joe Biden in October 2023 aimed at mitigating risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) (Reuters) This change, and the fact that it’s taking place hours after President Trump took office marks a significant shift in the U.S. approach…
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OpenAI Publishes ‘Economic Blueprint’ for America While Facing Lawsuit from the New York Times
OpenAI has released its “Economic Blueprint” for AI development in the United States, while simultaneously facing a lawsuit from The New York Times over alleged copyright infringement. This development highlights the complex landscape of AI innovation and regulation – a landscape that may impact you and your privacy rapidly, and dramatically. Key points from OpenAI’s…
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A New Era of Digital Security: What Apple’s PQ3 Encryption Means for You
Apple’s release of iOS 17.4 brought with it a groundbreaking feature in cybersecurity: PQ3 encryption for iMessage. This advanced security protocol is designed to protect sensitive data from threats posed by quantum computing—a technology poised to reshape the landscape of cybersecurity. But what does this mean for you, and why should you care? Let’s break…