Topic: privacy policies
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Google Workspace AI Features Enabled by Default
Google has enabled AI-driven smart features by default for many Workspace users without direct consent, raising privacy concerns and questions about user control over data from services like Gmail and Drive. These features are not activated by default in regions with stricter data protection laws...
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Top AI Tools That Summarize ToS Agreements for You
AI summarization tools can distill complex Terms of Service agreements into clear, concise overviews, saving users time and effort while highlighting critical information. In a test of seven AI platforms, ChatGPT and Perplexity excelled by providing detailed, well-structured summaries, whereas Me...
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Why You Should Never Share Health Data With a Chatbot
Millions are using AI chatbots for health advice, but experts warn against sharing sensitive medical data as these platforms lack the strict legal protections of traditional healthcare settings like HIPAA. AI health tools operate under company privacy policies that can change, not under enforceab...
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UpScrolled Downloads Surge After TikTok US Takeover
TikTok's U.S. ownership restructuring, which reduced ByteDance's stake, has prompted user migration due to concerns over political bias and content moderation, benefiting alternative platforms. UpScrolled, a new social media app emphasizing user control and political neutrality, saw a massive sur...
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Can Your Vibrator Be Hacked?
App-connected smart devices, including intimate items like sex toys, collect sensitive usage data and location information through their companion apps, raising significant privacy concerns. Manufacturers may sell this collected customer data to third-party brokers, who can combine it with other ...
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Google's Gmail Update: A Choice for 2 Billion Users
Confusion around Gmail security highlights a widespread user misunderstanding of cloud data practices, placing the onus on individuals to manage their own privacy across all major platforms. Despite clarifications that recent Gmail headlines were based on old data or misinformation, the cycle rev...
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40 Open-Source Security Tools & The Rise of Invisible IT
The cybersecurity landscape is being reshaped by open-source tools and AI-driven threats, with open-source security applications offering critical capabilities without licensing fees and AI integration altering both defense and attack strategies. AI agents and large language models (LLMs) introdu...
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Automate Privacy Compliance with AI-Powered Data Mapping
Privado.ai has launched AI-driven Agentic Assessments that automate the creation of privacy assessments, reducing the process from weeks to hours by analyzing company documentation and populating forms autonomously. The company introduced Dynamic Data Map capabilities, including runtime software ...
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Crypto at Risk: The Dangers of Outdated Encryption
The cryptocurrency industry faces critical security vulnerabilities, with no tested applications supporting post-quantum encryption and millions of user records already circulating on dark web markets, creating a "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" risk. Despite overall concerns, exchanges like Coinbase...
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Google AI Security Expert's Forbidden Chatbot Secrets
Treat interactions with public AI chatbots as public communications, never sharing sensitive personal or financial information, as this data can be used for model training or exposed in a breach. Use enterprise-grade AI solutions for work-related tasks, as they are designed not to train on user d...
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Google Automatically Links YouTube & Ads Accounts
Google is automatically linking YouTube channels with Google Ads accounts when a strong data connection is detected, simplifying setup and enhancing audience insights for advertisers. Advertisers gain new targeting and measurement capabilities, such as directing ads to engaged viewers and trackin...
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Motorola Edge 70: The Future of Thin Phones
The Motorola Edge 70 features a substantial 4,800mAh battery in a slim design, ensuring it lasts well into a second day for most users, addressing common concerns about thin smartphones. It boasts a durable aluminum and silicone build with high water and dust resistance ratings, and supports 68W ...
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Google's 'Ask Photos' Missing in Some States Due to Face Grouping
Google's Ask Photos and conversational editing features are unavailable in Illinois and Texas due to the absence of the face grouping functionality, which relies on biometric data collection. The unavailability is linked to legal challenges under biometric privacy laws, including BIPA in Illinois...
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ByteDance's Quiet AI Chatbot Is Winning Global Fans
Cici, ByteDance's international AI chatbot, is expanding globally by targeting markets like the UK, Mexico, and Southeast Asia while avoiding China and the US, using a female cartoon avatar similar to its domestic counterpart Doubao. ByteDance has aggressively marketed Cici with extensive ad camp...
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Top-Rated Smart Lock Is On Sale For The First Time Ever
The Kwikset Halo Select smart lock is currently discounted to $259, offering savings and availability at major retailers like Amazon and Home Depot. It supports multiple entry methods, including a physical key, mobile app, auto-unlock, and pin code, and integrates with platforms like Alexa, Googl...
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How AI Engines Create and Cite Their Answers
The generative AI landscape features distinct platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini, each using unique methodologies that affect output quality, sourcing transparency, and editorial workflows. AI systems operate on two main architectures: model-native synthesis, which generates responses...
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JPL Staff Receive Official Layoff Notices
JPL has announced a major reorganization and staff reduction, potentially cutting 4,000 of its 5,500 employees by October 15, 2025, and requiring all teleworkers to return to the office by October 31, 2025. Employees are instructed to update their personal contact information in Workday to ensure...
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Score These 20 Amazing Labor Day Deals Under $100
Labor Day weekend offers numerous incredible discounts on a variety of products, with a focus on deals under $100 to help shoppers stick to a budget. The sales include a wide selection of items such as tech gadgets, games, and smart home devices, all chosen for their performance, reliability, and...
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Never Delete Photos Again: 2TB Lifetime Plan for $79.97
FileJump offers a one-time payment of $79.97 for lifetime 2TB cloud storage, eliminating recurring fees and providing a cost-effective alternative to subscription models. The service features a user-friendly interface with drag-and-drop uploads and built-in previews for files like images and vide...
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Save up to $170 on Google's Pixel Tablet Before Labor Day
The Google Pixel Tablet is on sale for Labor Day, with the 128GB model priced at $249 and the 256GB version at $329, offering significant savings at major retailers. Designed for entertainment, the tablet features an 11-inch LCD display and built-in speakers, but has limited battery life and soft...
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Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for Just $9.97
Windows 10 support has ended, making an upgrade to Windows 11 Pro critical for ongoing security and functionality, now available at a heavily discounted price. The upgrade provides enhanced security features like TPM 2.0 and Smart App Control, and offers a cleaner interface with productivity tool...
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Google Chrome's Android Reading Mode Gets a Major Seamless Upgrade
Google Chrome's Reading Mode on Android is now more accessible, with a dedicated option in the browser's menu for launching a distraction-free view of articles. The feature allows users to customize font, text size, and background color, with settings that are remembered and applied across differ...
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Alienware QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Hits All-Time Low Price
The Alienware AW3423DWF QD-OLED gaming monitor is on sale for $499.99, a 28% discount marking its lowest-ever price. It features a 34-inch curved OLED display with specialized HDR modes and a 0.1ms response time for an immersive, high-performance gaming experience. The monitor includes ergonomic ...
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Don't Miss: Kindle Devices Up to 31% Off
Amazon is offering limited-time discounts of up to 31% on Kindle e-readers, including the standard Kindle, Kindle Scribe, and Kindle Colorsoft. The standard Kindle is the most affordable option for pure reading, while the Scribe adds a large screen and pen for note-taking, and the Colorsoft provi...
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