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technology5 days ago•13 min saved

Meta’s Muse AI Agent Faces Security Backlash and Privacy Concerns

Meta’s Muse AI agent, launched in September 2026, has become the top app in the U.S. but faces severe criticism over privacy and security flaws. Reports reveal it builds detailed dossiers on users and their contacts, while internal documents show rushed fixes for critical virtual machine vulnerabilities before launch. Despite Meta’s claims of privacy-first design, users report unauthorized access to messages and data, prompting Apple to adjust macOS privacy settings.

via Techdirt.|

#ai-agents #data-collection #meta

technology23 days ago•41 min saved

Smart TV Privacy Crisis: Gamers Nexus Exposes Industry-Wide Surveillance

A viral investigation by Gamers Nexus revealed that LG smart TVs can record audio and track viewing habits, sparking a broader debate about data collection across the entire TV industry. While LG denies continuous surveillance, experts note that all manufacturers use Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) to sell user data, often burying consent in complex agreements. Consumers are advised to disable tracking features or use external streaming devices to mitigate privacy risks.

via The Verge|

#acr #data-collection #gamers-nexus

technology27 days ago•2 min saved

OpenAI faces privacy scrutiny as contractors review real ChatGPT conversations

OpenAI reportedly employs hundreds of contractors to review real ChatGPT conversations under Project Lily, exposing prompts and some user-context to human reviewers; OpenAI says a Privacy Filter redacts personal data, but critics note gaps; EU law requires informing users at collection, and Italy has fined OpenAI EUR 15 million for data processing without a valid legal basis; privacy defaults vary by product (Improve the model enabled by default for consumer accounts, disabled for Enterprise) with a move toward zero-data-retention for enterprise; the article highlights ongoing privacy trade-offs in AI services.

via thenextweb.com|

#chatgpt #data-collection #eu-regulation

technology29 days ago•2 min saved

LG denies secret listening claims as privacy debate looms over smart TVs

LG says its smart TVs do not continuously record or transmit conversations; voice processing occurs locally after wake-word activation or a remote button press, and audio data is not uploaded when offline. The optional Automatic Content Recognition feature remains a point of contention, and critics question LG’s wording and the broader privacy implications for connected TVs.

via Mashable|

#audio #data-collection #lg

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Meta's AI-data push sparks employee revolt and suspension

Meta's TBD unit launched the Model Capability Initiative to harvest employees' keystrokes and screen activity for AI training, triggering a large internal backlash with petitions and memes; after a data leak exposed broad access, Meta suspended the program and said it would be opt-in going forward, with unclear impact on its AI models.

via Business Insider|

#ai #data-collection #employee-rights

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

LG confirms network scanning on smart TVs amid privacy debate

GamersNexus alleges LG smart TVs scan local networks, log nearby devices, and upload standby data to LG Ad Solutions via automatic content recognition (ACR); LG denies the most serious claims but says network scanning is standard and that ACR data use is only active when personalised ads are enabled. The issue is common across TV makers, varies by country, and raises GDPR/ePrivacy questions about consent; independent verification is pending and advocates call for stronger privacy protections like a hardware mic kill switch.

via The Next Web|

#acr #data-collection #lg

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

LG Smart TVs Allegedly Listen Around You, Even When Off

Gizmodo reports that LG smart TVs may use Automatic Content Recognition to capture ambient audio and fingerprint what you’re watching, potentially even when the TV is off. LG disputes ambient recording, saying voice data is processed only when the remote’s voice button is pressed or a wake word is recognized and that ACR data is opt‑in for personalized ads. Security researchers warn of broader privacy risks, including identifying devices on the same network and possible law‑enforcement access to data. Some experts advise disconnecting the TV from the internet or using an external streaming device, though that can limit features.

via Gizmodo|

#automatic-content-recognition #data-collection #lg

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

LG Smart TVs Face Privacy Scrutiny Over Off-State Data Tracking

An investigation claims LG’s Automatic Content Recognition logs extensive data beyond viewing habits, including your location, IP address, nearby Wi‑Fi network names, all devices on the same network, and even transcripts of private conversations, fueling privacy concerns as LG markets ACR for targeted ads; LG says Live Plus can be disabled in settings.

via PCMag|

#acr #data-collection #lg

privacy1 month ago•6 min saved

Disconnect to Protect Your Privacy: LG Smart TVs Face Scrutiny

An investigation into LG smart TVs found extensive data collection, including plaintext transcripts of conversations, microphone input, audio from connected webcams, and network-snooping data like device discovery, location and nearby Wi‑Fi details, with some data reportedly sent to LG Ad Solutions. Vulnerabilities in webOS could allow access to locally stored audio, expanding privacy risks. The only reliable fix is to disconnect Ethernet and disable Wi‑Fi, or block the TV at the router—effectively turning the TV into a dumb display.

via AppleInsider|

#acr #data-collection #lg

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

California-led suit accuses Meta of addictive design exploiting kids’ data

California and 28 states accuse Meta of designing addictive features that hook users, harvest data on children under 13 without parental consent, and hide safety flaws. The landmark Oakland trial could award up to $200 billion in damages and force product redesigns, with an advisory jury and Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers to issue the verdict; Meta denies the allegations as testimony from former employees and safety expert Arturo Béjar is heard.

via The Guardian|

#child-safety #data-collection #lawsuit

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Deconstructing Google Maps' Busy Hours: What It Counts and What It Means for Privacy

Google Maps determines how busy a business is by aggregating and anonymizing data from users who opt in to Location History to measure phone density and generate Popular Times and live occupancy when there is enough data; privacy protections like differential privacy are used, and data is only shown when sufficient data exists, while the article also notes Google's broader data collection on user behavior.

via bgr.com|

#data-collection #google-maps #location-history

technology3 months ago•10 min saved

Free NYC Cleanings Feed Data for Future Robots

An NYC startup, Shift by Micro AGI, is offering free apartment cleaning in exchange for recording tasks with wearable cameras to collect data for training future robots; the data, anonymized and sold to robotics firms, is meant to help robots learn dexterity across varied home environments. Privacy experts warn that such "pay-for-privacy" schemes amount to surveillance and data monetization with potential privacy and employment risks, while supporters say the approach is transparent and accelerates AI-driven innovation.

via BBC|

#artificial-intelligence #business-model #data-collection

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

T-Mobile’s data gambit sparks customer revolt and scrutiny

T-Mobile’s T-Life app pressures users to share data for product development and ad targeting, with allegations it may sell customer data. A reader poll found 62% view this as a new low for the company, 22% are considering leaving, and 16% don’t mind, with some customers already switching, highlighting growing privacy concerns and potential regulatory attention for carriers.

via PhoneArena|

#customer-trust #data-collection #privacy

technology4 months ago•3 min saved

SignalTrace: New Tech Links Your Devices to Your Car, Expanding Surveillance

Leonardo’s SignalTrace (ELSAG SignalTrace) is a new device that reads electronic signatures from devices like phones, smartwatches, and air tags and links them with license plate data from ALPRs to map individuals’ movements and even convoys. The company claims it only flags signatures during investigations and does not decrypt content, but privacy advocates warn that opting out isn’t possible and the expanded data linkage raises legitimate concerns about misuse and chilling effects in policing.

via Jalopnik|

#alpr #data-collection #privacy

technology4 months ago•5 min saved

NYC Free Clean Amid Recording Footage Push for AI Training

A German startup, MicroAGI, offers free home cleaning in NYC via its Shift app in exchange for residents wearing cameras to capture footage for training AI-powered robots, claiming automatic anonymization and on-device processing; the approach raises questions about data removal rights and whether privacy protections are sufficient as the company pushes a broader data-collection model for everyday tasks.

via Ars Technica|

#ai #data-collection #privacy