All articles tagged with #ai privacy
An advice columnist recommends proactively telling friends and family that you don’t want your image (and your children’s) uploaded for AI use. Suggests a simple, shareable boundary—whether in a holiday note or casual chat—because AI privacy norms are still developing and clear communication can reduce unwanted image use without needing to alert everyone individually.
Meta expands its smart glasses lineup with a new, lower-priced Meta Glasses starting at $299 (unbranded by Ray‑Ban) and a Kylie Jenner Edition at $399, designed with similar comfort, cameras and battery life as prior models; features include prescription support, translation in 14 languages and turn-by-turn navigation, while AI/privacy policies remain unchanged as competition heats up with Google and Samsung.
Most AI companies, including Meta, keep detailed files on user interactions to improve services and personalize experiences, but this data can also be used for targeted advertising. Users can test their data privacy by asking their chatbots to roast them based on chat history, which indicates how well the AI knows them.
Google's Gemini Deep Research tool can now access users' Gmail, Drive, and Chat data to enhance research responses, raising privacy concerns despite Google's assurances that data used for training AI is not derived from connected apps. The system employs multi-step research plans and is comparable to offerings from OpenAI and others, but users are cautioned to avoid sharing confidential information and not to rely on it for professional advice.
The Neo robot from 1X is a $20,000 humanoid designed to assist with household tasks like laundry and grocery delivery, featuring human-like movement, AI capabilities, and privacy considerations, with initial shipments expected in 2026.
The article discusses how conversations with AI like ChatGPT can be used against users in criminal cases and for targeted advertising, raising significant privacy concerns and highlighting the risks of sharing personal information with AI technologies.
Apple prioritizes user privacy in its AI features by utilizing on-device models that keep data local, supported by private cloud compute for heavier requests, and maintains strict data handling policies with partnerships like OpenAI to ensure user data isn't retained or used for training, setting it apart from competitors.
Google is upgrading its AI features across Android and Gmail, raising privacy concerns as AI gains access to personal data, even when users disable certain settings. While Google claims these updates improve user experience and privacy controls, experts warn about potential data security risks and the need for clearer privacy choices, especially for younger users and in educational settings.
Google is preparing to replace Google Assistant with Gemini on Android devices, allowing users to control apps and features with fewer privacy concerns by enabling a new setting that limits data sharing while still allowing task execution. The update, rolling out from July 7th, aims to enhance user privacy and functionality, with Gemini acting as a personal assistant without contributing to AI training datasets.