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technology29 days ago•3 min saved

LG TV ACR Under Fire: How to Stop Ambient Data Harvesting

An investigation alleges LG smart TVs’ Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) can capture ambient audio and link to connected devices, enabling broad data harvesting and potential targeting beyond standard ad-tracking, while LG maintains data is processed only when voice commands are used. The report notes the scale—millions of LG TVs and hundreds of millions of linked devices—and provides a five-second fix: turn off Live Plus via Settings > General > System > Advanced Settings > Live Plus to disable ACR.

via New York Post|

#acr #data-harvesting #lg

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Meta on Trial: States allege addictive design aimed at children

A landmark multistate lawsuit in Oakland accuses Meta of designing addictive products that trap children and of concealing harms, with a whistleblower alleging CEO Mark Zuckerberg lied about commitments to child safety. The high-profile trial highlights how US courts are driving tech accountability amid broader debates over data practices, while policymakers and industry figures respond to growing scrutiny of AI infrastructure and regulation.

via The Guardian|

#child-safety #data-harvesting #meta

politics4 months ago•18 min saved

Texas Sues Netflix Over Alleged Kid Data Harvesting Tactics

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Netflix alleging the streamer uses addictive design and 'dark patterns' to harvest user data—including information about children—in violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, seeking injunctive relief and penalties; Netflix says it respects privacy and will defend the case in court.

via Deadline|

#data-harvesting #ken-paxton #netflix

technology9 months ago•2 min saved

Privacy Risks from Browser Extensions Harvesting AI Chat Data

A security firm uncovered that the Urban VPN Proxy Chrome extension, with over six million users, secretly intercepts and sells users' AI chat conversations, including sensitive data, to third parties, despite its claims of privacy. Users are advised to uninstall such extensions and review privacy policies to protect their data.

via Futurism|

#ai-conversations #chrome-extension #data-harvesting

technology9 months ago•4 min saved

Popular Browser Extensions Harvest and Sell AI Chat Data

Research reveals that four popular browser extensions, including Urban VPN Proxy, have been secretly harvesting and transmitting users' AI chat conversations to third parties, despite privacy claims. These extensions inject scripts into AI platforms like ChatGPT and Meta AI, capturing and sending chat data without user consent, raising significant privacy concerns. Users are advised to uninstall these extensions immediately to protect their data.

via theregister.com|

#ai-chat-data #browser-extensions #data-harvesting

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"The Dark Side of AI Girlfriends: Data Harvesting and Privacy Nightmares"

A study by Mozilla's *Privacy Not Included project reveals that AI romantic chatbots, including popular apps like Replika and Chai, harvest highly personal information and almost all of them sell or share the data they collect. These chatbots violate privacy in "disturbing new ways," collecting details such as sexual health information and medication use. Additionally, they use an average of 2,663 trackers per minute, with one app calling a whopping 24,354 trackers in just one minute of use. The apps also make questionable claims about improving mental health, despite distancing themselves from providing healthcare or medical services in their terms and services.

via Gizmodo|

#ai #chatbots #data-harvesting

technology3 years ago•5 min saved

"Carmakers' Data Privacy Fail: Owners' Control Over Personal Information in New Cars is Lacking"

The Mozilla Foundation has assessed the privacy policies and practices of 25 automakers and found that all of them failed its consumer privacy tests. The foundation warned that car manufacturers may collect and exploit deeply personal data, such as sexual activity, immigration status, race, facial expressions, weight, health, and genetic information. Some automakers may share or sell this information to third parties, including the government or law enforcement. Nissan was highlighted as one of the worst offenders, as it claims it can infer drivers' intelligence and sell that assessment to third parties. Mozilla urged consumers to stay away from Nissan's cars, apps, and connected services.

via The Register|

#automakers #data-harvesting #mozilla

technology3 years ago•2 min saved

Meta's Data Harvesting Practices in Germany Ruled Against by EU Court

The European Union's highest court has upheld a decision by German antitrust regulators that Meta (formerly Facebook) abused its dominance in social media by harvesting user data for personalized ads. The ruling allows Germany's top antitrust enforcer to block Meta from combining data collected across its platforms without explicit user permission, undermining Meta's business model. The decision sets a precedent for tougher regulation of Big Tech and gives EU authorities a legal basis to examine data-collection practices that could undermine competition. The ruling is expected to influence other antitrust authorities in the EU and has implications for other online platforms that collect data for digital advertising. Meta is evaluating the decision and will need to make changes to comply with the ruling in Germany.

via The New York Times|

#antitrust #data-harvesting #digital-markets-act