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The Verge reports Grammarly’s new Expert Review feature surfaced real authors’ names to lend credibility to its AI-generated suggestions without asking for permission. After backlash, Grammarly says experts can opt out by emailing [email protected], but the company hasn’t apologized or rolled back the feature, leaving broader concerns about permission and name protection unresolved.
Your home address can appear online more than you might realize. The article guides you to check exposure using Google’s Results About You tool, then search for your name with your city and specific address on Google, and review Whitepages for address associations and opt-out options. It also suggests auditing old emails and social media for address disclosures, then addressing listings on data-broker sites like Spokeo and Intelius (using their privacy/removal tools or California’s DROP tool). If needed, consider third-party removal services (Incogni, DeleteMe, PrivacyBee) to curb exposure. For deeper privacy, follow a full guide to wipe your address from the internet and review basic home-security practices.
Stefon Diggs says he expects to stay with the New England Patriots beyond 2026 unless they opt out of his three-year deal; after returning from a torn ACL, he posted 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns, marking his seventh 1,000-yard season and the first by a Patriots receiver since 2019, though the team could save $16.8 million by releasing him.
Detroit signed Framber Valdez to a three-year, $115 million deal with a $20 million signing bonus, an opt-out after year two, and some deferred money, reuniting him with manager A.J. Hinch to form a formidable 1-2 at the top of Detroit’s rotation behind Tarik Skubal; the move signals a win-now approach and could influence Skubal’s arbitration outcome and future trade discussions.
Smart TVs collect detailed viewing data through Automated Content Recognition (ACR) and related telemetry across apps and external devices. The guide explains how to disable data collection on major brands (Samsung, LG, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Android/Google TV, and Vizio) by adjusting settings such as ACR/Live Plus, Viewing Information, Advertising/Interest-Based Ads, and Voice data, noting that options vary by model and region and that some diagnostic data may still be collected.
Kyle Tucker agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, with opt-outs after years two and three and an average annual value of $60 million—the second-highest in MLB history behind Shohei Ohtani. The deal bolsters LA’s lineup and addresses left-field depth, likely placing Tucker in right field and moving Teoscar Hernández to left, as the Dodgers pursue a third straight World Series. Tucker, who turns 29 this weekend, joins a Dodgers roster famous for big contracts; the Cubs will receive a compensatory draft pick for rejecting a qualifying offer after Tucker’s 2024 trade from Houston.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly agreed to sign Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract with an opt-out after the 2027 season, with reports like Robert Murray and Jeff Passan noting the agreement (approximately $60 million per year). The move represents a major offseason splash for LA as they bolster their lineup.
LinkedIn is now using user posts and achievements to train AI models in certain regions, but users can opt out through privacy settings to limit data sharing for AI training and personalized ads.
California has enacted a law requiring web browsers to provide an easy-to-use, universal opt-out mechanism for consumers to prevent third-party data sales, making privacy controls more accessible and straightforward for Californians, alongside other privacy rights enhancements.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that parents can opt their children out of school lessons with LGBTQ+ themes or characters, a decision seen as a win for conservatives amid ongoing debates over education and LGBTQ rights.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that school systems must provide parents with an opt-out option for classes with LGBTQ characters, citing religious freedom concerns, sparking debate over multicultural education and parental rights.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of parents in Maryland who objected to LGBTQ-themed books in elementary schools, asserting that the school's refusal to allow opt-outs violated their First Amendment rights to religious freedom, amidst ongoing debates over LGBTQ content in education.
Tech companies have been using vast amounts of user-generated data to train generative AI models, often without clear consent or transparency. While some companies are now offering opt-out options for individuals and businesses to prevent their data from being used for AI training, the process can be complex and not widely known. Various companies, including Adobe, Amazon, Google, OpenAI, and others, have different opt-out procedures for their AI training programs, and individuals hosting their own websites can also update their robots.txt file to exclude AI crawlers from scraping their content.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, is implementing changes to limit the amount of political content users see from accounts they don't follow. The move has sparked criticism and concern, especially in an election year. Users can opt out of this change by adjusting their content preferences in the app settings. Meta's decision reflects a broader shift away from news and political content across its platforms, as the company aims to address concerns about political bias and misinformation.
Roku is requiring about 80 million users to consent to new dispute resolution terms, which could disable their streaming devices if not agreed to. Users can opt out by sending a letter to Roku's General Counsel within 30 days of becoming subject to the terms, effectively voiding the agreement. The new terms require users to engage in arbitration with the company, limiting their ability to bring a lawsuit.