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  • Simon Willison’s Weblog: Google Gemini URL Context

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    Source URL: https://simonwillison.net/2025/Aug/18/google-gemini-url-context/ Source: Simon Willison’s Weblog Title: Google Gemini URL Context Feedly Summary: Google Gemini URL Context New feature in the Gemini API: you can now enable a url_context tool which the models can use to request the contents of URLs as part of replying to a prompt. I released llm-gemini 0.25 with a…

  • The Register: Boffins say tool can sniff 5G traffic, launch ‘attacks’ without using rogue base stations

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/18/sni5gect/ Source: The Register Title: Boffins say tool can sniff 5G traffic, launch ‘attacks’ without using rogue base stations Feedly Summary: Sni5Gect research crew targets sweet spot during device / network handshake pause Security boffins have released an open source tool for poking holes in 5G mobile networks, claiming it can do up-…

  • Slashdot: Male-Oriented App ‘TeaOnHer’ Also Had Security Flaws That Could Leak Men’s Driver’s License Photos

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    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/08/18/0550252/male-oriented-app-teaonher-also-had-security-flaws-that-could-leak-mens-drivers-license-photos?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Male-Oriented App ‘TeaOnHer’ Also Had Security Flaws That Could Leak Men’s Driver’s License Photos Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses data breaches and security flaws in two dating-advice apps, focusing on the implications of such incidents for user privacy and corporate liability. These issues…

  • The Register: In Otter news, transcription app accused of illegally recording users’ voices

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/18/otter_ml_privacy_lawsuit/ Source: The Register Title: In Otter news, transcription app accused of illegally recording users’ voices Feedly Summary: Vidchat hosts probably know Otter.ai records everything and feeds it into AI. Their guests may not Voice transcription service Otter.ai has found itself on the wrong end of a lawsuit that claims it trains its…

  • Slashdot: Proton Begins Shifting Infrastructure Outside of Switzerland Ahead of Surveillance Legislation

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    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/08/15/1612259/proton-begins-shifting-infrastructure-outside-of-switzerland-ahead-of-surveillance-legislation?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Proton Begins Shifting Infrastructure Outside of Switzerland Ahead of Surveillance Legislation Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Proton is proactively relocating its infrastructure outside Switzerland in response to forthcoming surveillance legislation that poses threats to user privacy and data retention requirements. The move begins with the AI…

  • Slashdot: Google Releases Pint-Size Gemma Open AI Model

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    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/08/14/2150230/google-releases-pint-size-gemma-open-ai-model?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Google Releases Pint-Size Gemma Open AI Model Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Google has introduced the Gemma 3 270M, a compact AI model optimized for local deployment, which offers significant advantages in terms of privacy and efficiency. While it may not match the performance of larger…

  • Slashdot: Microsoft Says Voice Will Emerge as Primary Input for Next Windows

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    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/08/14/1441240/microsoft-says-voice-will-emerge-as-primary-input-for-next-windows?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Microsoft Says Voice Will Emerge as Primary Input for Next Windows Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The upcoming version of Windows will significantly evolve through the integration of AI technologies, specifically enhancing user interaction by making voice a primary input method. This transformation will leverage both…

  • Slashdot: Google’s Gemini AI Will Get More Personalized By Remembering Details Automatically

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    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/08/13/2143233/googles-gemini-ai-will-get-more-personalized-by-remembering-details-automatically?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Google’s Gemini AI Will Get More Personalized By Remembering Details Automatically Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** Google is enhancing its Gemini AI chatbot with a new update that allows it to automatically remember user preferences and past conversations, streamlining personalization without prompts. This includes a feature…