Topic: tech ethics
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'Luxury Surveillance' Is Outpacing Privacy Laws
Meta's smart glasses represent a significant advancement in discreet, always-on recording technology that current privacy laws struggle to address due to their subtle design and AI capabilities. Legal frameworks are inadequate for addressing the privacy concerns raised by these devices, as existi...
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Ukrainians Sue US Chipmakers for Aiding Russian War Machine
Ukrainian civilians are suing U.S. semiconductor firms Texas Instruments, AMD, and Intel in Texas courts, alleging the companies negligently allowed their chips to circumvent export controls and power Russian and Iranian weapons used in deadly attacks. The lawsuits claim these corporations priori...
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Harvard's Smart Glasses Promise "Vibe Thinking" for You
Halo X smart glasses, developed by startup Halo, continuously record and transcribe conversations to provide real-time AI insights, aiming to enhance users' social and intellectual performance. The device's always-on recording feature lacks visible privacy indicators, raising significant legal an...
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