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ChatGPT transcripts are reportedly read by humans to improve responses, including those with personal information.

By Bruno Ferreira Published

404 Media reports that OpenAI has hired hundreds of contractors to evaluate ChatGPT responses manually.

Artificial Intelligence
a hidden camera held by a person in front of some plants
Researchers build a $7 smartphone clip-on that spots hidden cameras

By Jowi Morales Published

This is a good use of AI tools.

Cameras
EFF asks California governor to veto bill that would require online age verification

By Bruno Ferreira Published

The EFF says the law is additionally too broad and based on uncertain science, too.

Tech Industry
Chat Control 1.0 sneaks through the EU Parliament, letting companies scan user data without warrants — legal tactic used to force a majority-required re-vote on eve of Parliament break

By Bruno Ferreira Published

Chat Control 1.0 sneaks through the EU Parliament, letting companies scan user data without warrants — legal skullduggery used to force a majority-required re-vote on eve of Parliament break

Cybersecurity
Arrest and extradition of Scattered Spider hacker shines light on how Windows telemetry GDIDs can identify and track users

By Bruno Ferreira Published

A harsh lesson on Windows telemetry, protecting online anonymity, and misinformation about defensive measures.

Cybersecurity
Europol's Operation Saffron takes down privacy-focused First VPN service

By Bruno Ferreira Published

Europol's Operation Saffron takes down privacy-focused First VPN service

Cybersecurity
Hong Kong border agents and police can demand device passwords, including from US citizens, under penalty of imprisonment

By Bruno Ferreira Published

Hong Kong border agents and police can demand device passwords under penalty of imprisonment

Cybersecurity
a person walking past a Lenovo signboard
Lenovo denies allegations of transferring data to China

By Jowi Morales Published

A lawsuit says that Lenovo is tracking Americans visiting its website and exporting all the information to its Chinese servers.

Tech Industry
Inventor of the World Wide Web thinks it can still be saved

By Bruno Ferreira Published

Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web, thinks it can still be saved

Big Tech
Steam privacy
Steam client allegedly continues sharing your status with your friends even if you set it ‘Offline,’ report claims

By Jowi Morales Published

The Steam client on your friends' devices might know your gaming habits.

Cybersecurity
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