DuckDuckGo is taking on ChatGPT without busting your privacy
DuckDuckGo is the latest browser to integrate ChatGPT-like AI smarts, but it’s doing so without invading your privacy thanks to its new DuckAssist search tool......»»
Security Bite: Apple addresses privacy concerns around Notification Center database in macOS Sequoia (Update)
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»
AirPods Max with bone conduction could make phone calls more private
Future AirPods Max or other personal audio accessories could increase the privacy of sound, by using bone conduction to transmit calls or private audio to the user without being heard by anyone else.Like other forms of communication, audio can someti.....»»
Cops’ favorite face image search engine fined $33M for privacy violation
Clearview AI insists Dutch fine is "unlawful" but missed its chance to appeal. Enlarge (credit: EyeEm Mobile GmbH | iStock / Getty Images Plus) A controversial facial recognition tech company behind a vast face image sea.....»»
ChatGPT hits 200 million active weekly users, but how many will admit using it?
Despite corporate prohibitions on AI use, people flock to the chatbot in record numbers. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Getty Images) On Thursday, OpenAI said that ChatGPT has attracted over 200 million weekly active us.....»»
Opinion: AI should not be allowed to adjudicate cases in Canada"s Federal Court
Canadian society is progressing deeper into the digital age. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies—like the generative AI ChatGPT and the legal platform Harvey—are increasingly shaping judicial processes and legal systems, including in the ad.....»»
TorGuard review: a fast, cheap VPN that makes some trade-offs
I reviewed TorGuard one of the cheapest VPNs to find out just how good and this bargain-priced privacy solution can be......»»
Sign in with Apple was available on multiple deepfake nudes sites
Sign in with Apple was launched back in 2019 as a faster, more convenient, and privacy-focused way of registering with an app or website. But a new report says that it was being offered by multiple deepfake nudes sites. The inclusion of sign-in op.....»»
WSJ: Apple in talks to invest in OpenAI as ChatGPT comes to iOS 18
OpenAI is seeking a new round of funding that values the company at over $100 billion, and a new report today says Apple is in negotiations to join in. According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple is “in talks to invest in OpenAI” alongside other.....»»
ChatGPT now has over 200 million weekly users – and will have more with iOS 18
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is one of the most popular generative AI tools in the world, and it has been gaining a lot of attention since it was launched in 2022. Now OpenAI has revealed that ChatGPT has passed the 200 million weekly active users mark, and Ap.....»»
Apple again said to be considering investing in ChatGPT maker OpenAI
Apple is reportedly considering making investment into OpenAI, makers of the popular ChatGPT service, in a move that could shore up Apple's standing in the AI marketplace.ChatGPT LogoAs part of the Apple Intelligence initiative arriving later in the.....»»
Apple is reportedly trying to invest in OpenAI
OpenAI's ChatGPT will be built into the iPhone operating system later this year. Enlarge / The OpenAI logo. (credit: Getty Images) According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, Apple is in talks to invest in OpenAI,.....»»
Rain Technology Laptop Switchable Privacy protects against visual hackers and snoopers
Rain Technology has introduced Laptop Switchable Privacy. Designed for tier one manufacturers and supply chain providers, the embedded screen technology protects against visual hackers and snoopers for enterprises and consumers — at the office or r.....»»
AI tools like ChatGPT popular among students who struggle with concentration and attention
Since their release, AI tools like ChatGPT have had a huge impact on content creation. In schools and universities, a debate about whether these tools should be allowed or prohibited is ongoing......»»
Proton unveils Proton Drive for Business
Proton Drive for business is here, with security and privacy as a priority.....»»
How to prioritize data privacy in core customer-facing systems
Evolving global data privacy regulations are keeping marketers on their toes. In April 2024, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) was introduced in the Senate. The proposed bill would create a federal consumer privacy framework akin to the GDPR, wh.....»»
Automakers need to prioritize privacy to leverage consumer data, experts say
A voice of the industry that is growing louder says consumer privacy is not only ethically correct, but also central to the financial success of connected-car ventures......»»
I just learned why the fastest VPN isn’t always the best option
Hotspot Shield is one of the fastest VPNs available, so I reviewed it to test the features, quality, privacy, and customer support......»»
LibreOffice 24.8: More privacy, interoperability improvements
LibreOffice 24.8, the new major release of the free Windows, macOS, and Linux office suite, is now available. This is the first to provide an official package for Windows PCs based on ARM processors. The LibreOffice advantage LibreOffice is the best.....»»
A survival guide for data privacy in the age of federal inaction
Things change fast in the world of data privacy. Just earlier this year, the question I was being asked most frequently was, “How similar will the proposed federal privacy law (APRA) be to the EU’s GDPR?” Now that APRA is pretty much dead on ar.....»»
Microsoft will try the data-scraping Windows Recall feature again in October
Initial Recall preview was lambasted for obvious privacy and security failures. Enlarge / The Recall feature provides a timeline of screenshots and a searchable database of text, thoroughly tracking everything about a person's PC.....»»