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#Encryption #Cybersecurity #DataPrivacy
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Microsoft handed the government encryption keys for customer data
The FBI went to Microsoft last year with a warrant, asking them to hand over keys to unlock encrypted data stored on three laptops as part of an investigation into potential fraud involving the COVID unemployment assistance program in Guam -- and Microsoft complied.
#PoliceBrutality #ImmigrationEnforcement #MinneapolisNews
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ICE has killed another person in Minneapolis
Federal agents in Minneapolis repeatedly punched a man, forced him to the ground, and then shot him multiple times. The man was later pronounced dead.
#Advertising #GenerativeAI #CreativeCampaigns
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Get ready for the AI ad-pocalypse
I'll confess, with no shame whatsoever, that I really love ads.
#ChildSafety #DigitalEducation #MentalHealth
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Chromebooks train schoolkids to be loyal customers, internal Google document suggests
Internal documents revealed as part of a child safety lawsuit hint at Google's plan to "onboard kids" into its ecosystem by investing in schools.
#TikTok #DataPrivacy #TechPolicy
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Congress doesn't seem to know if the TikTok deal complies with its law
Lauren Feiner is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation reform.
#TikTok #DataPrivacy #SocialMedia
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What TikTok's new owners mean for your feed
TikTok is officially under new ownership in the US, and that could spell big changes for the video-sharing app. On January 22nd, ByteDance - TikTok's Chinese parent company -- and a group of investors closed a $14 billion deal to spin off the platform's US operations, introducing a new slate of American executives.
#WinterStorm #SevereWeather #ClimateChange
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Why this winter storm will likely be a wild one
Most of the US is bracing for a prolonged stretch of frigid weather and a massive winter storm that could wreak havoc on roads and power grids over the next several days.
#HealthTech #AIinHealthcare #DataPrivacy
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Giving your healthcare info to a chatbot is, unsurprisingly, a terrible idea
Every week, more than 230 million people ask ChatGPT for health and wellness advice, according to OpenAI. The company says that many see the chatbot as an "ally" to help navigate the maze of insurance, file paperwork, and become better self-advocates.
#Tesla #SelfDriving #Autopilot
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Tesla finally kills Autopilot in a bid to boost FSD subscriptions
Tesla scrapped its Autopilot driver assist feature that used to come standard in new vehicles, as it attempts to steer customers to its newly subscription-only Full Self-Driving (FSD) system.
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Google won't stop replacing our news headlines with terrible AI
In early December, I brought you the news that Google has begun replacing Verge headlines, and those of our competitors, with AI clickbait nonsense in its content feed.
#Interoperability #DataProtection #TrustAndSafety
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The TikTok deal is done, finally
Interoperability enables the Joint Venture to provide U. S. users with a global TikTok experience, ensuring U. S. creators can be discovered and businesses can operate on a global scale.
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Epic and Google have a secret $800 million Unreal Engine and services deal
A judge is questioning whether Epic Games and Google are settling their long-running antitrust fight partly because of a previously unannounced partnership involving the Unreal Engine, Fortnite, and Android.
#Tesla #Robotaxi #AutonomousDriving
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Tesla is finally doing unsupervised robotaxi rides
Tesla is finally doing unsupervised robotaxi trips in Austin, Texas, according to a video posted on X. Elon Musk reposted the video, congratulating Tesla's AI team for the milestone.
#AI #Privacy #ConsumerProtection
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Sen. Markey questions OpenAI about 'deceptive advertising' in ChatGPT
Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) is pressing OpenAI about its move to bring ads to ChatGPT, and is asking several other companies whether they have similar plans.
#StatesRights #Democracy #CivilRights
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The state AGs are as mad as you are
The sun was already beginning to set as Portlanders in weatherproof jackets and fleeces lined up around Revolution Hall.
#GoogleAI #PersonalizedSearch #PrivacyMatters
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Google Search AI Mode can use Gmail and Photos to get to know you
Google is helping AI Mode to provide more personalized responses in Search by allowing the chatbot to analyze your Gmail and Google Photos accounts.
#Ubisoft #GamingIndustry #GameDevelopment
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Big games are getting bigger -- and so are the stakes
Ubisoft is making some massive changes to its business: As part of a reorganization, the company will focus its efforts on the big open-world games it's famous for along with live service titles, and it has canceled six in-development games, including Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake.
#AI #IntellectualProperty #ArtistsRights
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Hundreds of creatives warn against an AI slop future
Around 800 artists, writers, actors, and musicians signed on to a new campaign against what they call "theft at a grand scale" by AI companies.
#AI #IntellectualProperty #ArtistsRights
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Hundreds of creatives warn against an AI slop future
Around 800 artists, writers, actors, and musicians signed on to a new campaign against what they call "theft at a grand scale" by AI companies.
#ArtificialIntelligence #Ethics #Consciousness
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Anthropic's new Claude 'constitution': be helpful and honest, and don't destroy humanity
Anthropic is overhauling Claude's so-called "soul doc. "
The new missive is a 57-page document titled "Claude's Constitution," which details "Anthropic's intentions for the model's values and behavior," aimed not at outside readers but the model itself.
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Apple is turning Siri into an AI bot that's more like ChatGPT
Apple is planning a big Siri overhaul that will transform the voice assistant into an AI chatbot built directly into its iPhone and Mac, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman.
#DeepSeaMining #EnvironmentalImpact #SustainableResources
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The US is fast-tracking permits for deep-sea mining
The Trump administration took the next step toward unilaterally jumpstarting deep-sea mining this week, announcing a "consolidated" permitting process for both searching for and commercially extracting minerals that have so far remained relatively untouched.
#AgePrediction #UserSafety #OnlineProtectiveMeasures
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ChatGPT is using age prediction to restrict what minors see
OpenAI has added age prediction features to ChatGPT, meant to identify and bolster protections for underage users. These age detection plans were announced in December alongside updated guidelines for interacting with teens, and follow a rise in similar age-gating efforts from online platforms, including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Roblox.
#GovernmentPolicy #DataPrivacy #ElectionIntegrity
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Trump admin admits DOGE employees had access to off-limits Social Security data
Lauren Feiner is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation reform.
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FTC says it will appeal Meta antitrust loss
Lauren Feiner is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation reform.
#Amazon #Tariffs #ConsumerPrices
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Amazon's CEO says tariffs are starting to 'creep into' pricing
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says consumers are starting to see the impact of tariffs less than a year after President Donald Trump implemented sweeping fees on a range of imported goods.
#Minneapolis #CommunityActivism #ICE
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It's worse than it looks in Minneapolis
I live in Minneapolis. I grew up not far from here, in a suburb of St. Paul; after stints on both coasts, my wife and I settled here to raise our daughters in a freezing state that had always welcomed us warmly.
#Minneapolis #CommunityActivism #ICE
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It's worse than it looks in Minneapolis
I live in Minneapolis.
#Minneapolis #CommunityActivism #ICE
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It's worse than it looks in Minneapolis
I live in Minneapolis.
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OpenAI's 2026 'focus' is 'practical adoption'
OpenAI plans to focus on "practical adoption" of AI in 2026, according to a blog post from CFO Sarah Friar. As the company spends a huge amount of money on infrastructure, OpenAI is working on "closing the gap" on what AI can do and how people actually use it.
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OpenAI's 2026 'focus' is 'practical adoption'
OpenAI plans to focus on "practical adoption" of AI in 2026, according to a blog post from CFO Sarah Friar.
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OpenAI's 2026 'focus' is 'practical adoption'
OpenAI plans to focus on "practical adoption" of AI in 2026, according to a blog post from CFO Sarah Friar.
#SmartBirdFeeders #Birdwatching #Innovation
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Birdbuddy's new smart feeders aim to make spotting birds easier, even for beginners
Birdbuddy is introducing two new smart bird feeders: the flagship Birdbuddy 2 and the more compact, cheaper Birdbuddy 2 Mini aimed at first-time users and smaller outdoor spaces.
#SmartBirdFeeders #Birdwatching #Innovation
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Birdbuddy's new smart feeders aim to make spotting birds easier, even for beginners
Birdbuddy is introducing two new smart bird feeders: the flagship Birdbuddy 2 and the more compact, cheaper Birdbuddy 2 Mini aimed at first-time users and smaller outdoor spaces.
#SmartHome #VoiceControl #HomeInnovation
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Voice control comes to Samsung's smart fridges
Samsung's latest update to its Family Hub smart fridge line adds a feature I've always wanted -- voice-activated door opening and closing.
