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  • Slashdot: Researchers Warn Against Treating AI Outputs as Human-Like Reasoning

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    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/05/29/1411236/researchers-warn-against-treating-ai-outputs-as-human-like-reasoning?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Researchers Warn Against Treating AI Outputs as Human-Like Reasoning Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Researchers at Arizona State University are challenging the misconception of AI language models’ intermediate outputs as “reasoning” or “thinking.” They argue that this anthropomorphization can mislead users about AI’s actual functioning, highlighting…

  • Slashdot: Ask Slashdot: Do We Need Opt-Out-By-Default Privacy Laws?

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    Source URL: https://ask.slashdot.org/story/25/05/24/0430214/ask-slashdot-do-we-need-opt-out-by-default-privacy-laws?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Ask Slashdot: Do We Need Opt-Out-By-Default Privacy Laws? Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text raises significant concerns about corporate practices related to privacy rights and the lack of effective self-regulation in software and web interfaces. It advocates for new laws that would ensure privacy protections…

  • Slashdot: Signal Deploys DRM To Block Microsoft Recall’s Invasive Screenshot Collection

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    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/05/22/1414235/signal-deploys-drm-to-block-microsoft-recalls-invasive-screenshot-collection?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Signal Deploys DRM To Block Microsoft Recall’s Invasive Screenshot Collection Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses Signal’s proactive measure to enhance user privacy by implementing a new “Screen security” setting to counter Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature. This setting defaults to preventing Microsoft’s AI-driven screenshot…

  • The Register: OpenAI wants to build a subscription for something like an AI OS, with SDKs and APIs and ‘surfaces’

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/13/openai_ceo_altman_no_plans/ Source: The Register Title: OpenAI wants to build a subscription for something like an AI OS, with SDKs and APIs and ‘surfaces’ Feedly Summary: CEO Sam Altman has no master plan but imagines custom models built on everything you’ve ever said or read OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says his company doesn’t have…

  • Wired: Deepfakes, Scams, and the Age of Paranoia

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    Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/paranoia-social-engineering-real-fake/ Source: Wired Title: Deepfakes, Scams, and the Age of Paranoia Feedly Summary: As AI-driven fraud becomes increasingly common, more people feel the need to verify every interaction they have online. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text addresses the rising concerns regarding AI-driven fraud, highlighting the necessity for individuals to verify…

  • Slashdot: Google Will Pay $1.4 Billion to Texas to Settle Claims It Collected User Data Without Permission

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    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/05/10/0430217/google-will-pay-14-billion-to-texas-to-settle-claims-it-collected-user-data-without-permission?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Google Will Pay $1.4 Billion to Texas to Settle Claims It Collected User Data Without Permission Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The settlement between Google and the state of Texas addresses significant privacy violations related to data collection practices. This event underscores the ongoing scrutiny tech…

  • Simon Willison’s Weblog: Quoting Claude’s system prompt

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    Source URL: https://simonwillison.net/2025/May/8/claudes-system-prompt/#atom-everything Source: Simon Willison’s Weblog Title: Quoting Claude’s system prompt Feedly Summary: If asked to write poetry, Claude avoids using hackneyed imagery or metaphors or predictable rhyming schemes. — Claude’s system prompt, via Drew Breunig Tags: drew-breunig, prompt-engineering, anthropic, claude, generative-ai, ai, llms AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text pertains to…

  • Wired: WhatsApp Is Walking a Tightrope Between AI Features and Privacy

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    Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/whatsapp-private-processing-generative-ai-security-risks/ Source: Wired Title: WhatsApp Is Walking a Tightrope Between AI Features and Privacy Feedly Summary: WhatsApp’s AI tools will use a new “Private Processing” system designed to allow cloud access without letting Meta or anyone else see end-to-end encrypted chats. But experts still see risks. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The…