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  • The Register: Your AI conversations are a secret new treasure trove for marketers

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/29/profound_browser_extension_privacy_concern/ Source: The Register Title: Your AI conversations are a secret new treasure trove for marketers Feedly Summary: And they may not be seeking proper consent ai-pocalypse Profound is a startup that promises to help companies understand how they appear in AI responses to customer queries. But one expert in the field thinks…

  • Slashdot: Microsoft Teases the Future of Windows as an Agentic OS

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    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/08/05/1647209/microsoft-teases-the-future-of-windows-as-an-agentic-os?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Microsoft Teases the Future of Windows as an Agentic OS Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Microsoft has released a video on its “Windows 2030 Vision,” highlighting transformative changes anticipated for the Windows operating system, particularly driven by advancements in AI. The discussion, led by David Weston,…

  • Slashdot: Mozilla Criticizes Meta’s ‘Invasive’ Feed of Users’ AI Prompts, Demands Its Shutdown

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    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/06/08/1929242/mozilla-criticizes-metas-invasive-feed-of-users-ai-prompts-demands-its-shutdown?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Mozilla Criticizes Meta’s ‘Invasive’ Feed of Users’ AI Prompts, Demands Its Shutdown Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The introduction of Meta’s Discover feed raises significant privacy concerns, as users may unknowingly share personal information in public spaces. The Mozilla Foundation has called for stronger privacy protections…

  • Slashdot: Meta Starts Using Data From EU Users To Train Its AI Models

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    Source URL: https://meta.slashdot.org/story/25/04/14/1926259/meta-starts-using-data-from-eu-users-to-train-its-ai-models?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Meta Starts Using Data From EU Users To Train Its AI Models Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Meta’s initiative to utilize data collected from EU users for training its AI models highlights the intersection of AI training practices and privacy concerns. This move emphasizes the importance…

  • Slashdot: New iOS Update Re-Enables Apple Intelligence For Users Who Had Turned It Off

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    Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/03/22/1125225/new-ios-update-re-enables-apple-intelligence-for-users-who-had-turned-it-off?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: New iOS Update Re-Enables Apple Intelligence For Users Who Had Turned It Off Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the automatic re-enabling of Apple’s AI feature in the latest iOS update, raising privacy concerns among users and highlighting issues in Apple’s AI strategy. This…

  • The Register: Amazon sued for allegedly slurping sensitive data via advertising SDK

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/30/amazon_sued_for_snarfing_sensitive/ Source: The Register Title: Amazon sued for allegedly slurping sensitive data via advertising SDK Feedly Summary: Harvesting of location data and other personal info without user consent, lawsuit claims Amazon and its advertising subsidiary have been sued for allegedly collecting personal and location data from third-party mobile apps without obtaining users’ informed…

  • Slashdot: Google Faces Trial For Collecting Data On Users Who Opted Out

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    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/01/09/2059258/google-faces-trial-for-collecting-data-on-users-who-opted-out?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Google Faces Trial For Collecting Data On Users Who Opted Out Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: A federal judge has denied Google’s motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit that alleges the company violated user privacy. The case centers around Google’s Web & App Activity settings, raising…

  • Hacker News: UK ISO response to Google’s policy change on device fingerprinting

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    Source URL: https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2024/12/our-response-to-google-s-policy-change-on-fingerprinting/ Source: Hacker News Title: UK ISO response to Google’s policy change on device fingerprinting Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the ICO’s response to Google’s announcement allowing the use of fingerprinting in advertising from February 2025. It highlights concerns about privacy and the compliance obligations businesses…