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technology2 days ago

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
Brain-IT AI Reconstructs Visual Thoughts in One Hour
technology2 days ago

Brain-IT AI Reconstructs Visual Thoughts in One Hour

Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have developed Brain-IT, an AI model that reconstructs images people are viewing from brain scans with high accuracy. The system requires only one hour of calibration per user, significantly faster than previous models, and identifies 128 shared functional brain regions. While promising for aiding paralyzed communication, experts warn of potential privacy risks if adapted for wearable devices.

via PetaPixel|
#ai#brain-it#fmri
Weizmann Institute's Brain-IT AI Reconstructs Visual Thoughts from Brain Scans
technology2 days ago

Weizmann Institute's Brain-IT AI Reconstructs Visual Thoughts from Brain Scans

Israeli researchers have developed Brain-IT, an AI system that reconstructs images people are viewing with high accuracy using fMRI brain scans. The tool uses a dual-branch model to decode visual structure and content, requiring only one hour of calibration per user. While promising for helping paralyzed individuals communicate and accelerating brain research, experts warn of significant privacy risks if the technology is adapted for non-invasive EEG devices.

via New York Post|
#ai#brain-it#fmri
Leaked Android Files Hint Google Is Expanding AI Calls to Personal Contacts
technology3 days ago

Leaked Android Files Hint Google Is Expanding AI Calls to Personal Contacts

Android Authority claims to have found evidence in an Android APK teardown that Google is preparing to expand its 'Call for Me' AI feature beyond business interactions to include personal phone calls. The leaked introductory screen for 'Gemini Calling' includes examples like telling a family member you are running late or asking a friend about dinner plans. While the feature appears limited to short, text-like messages rather than full conversations, the update may include granular permission settings allowing users to opt out of automated calls. However, Google has not officially announced this expansion, and it may not be publicly released.

via The Verge|
#ai#android#gemini
Apple Silently Expands iCloud+ Email Limits for Aliases and Custom Domains
technology4 days ago

Apple Silently Expands iCloud+ Email Limits for Aliases and Custom Domains

Apple has quietly increased the limits for email customization within its iCloud+ service. The number of mail aliases users can create has tripled from three to nine, while the limit for personalized addresses under custom domains has risen from three to ten. These changes were not officially announced by Apple but have been confirmed as live on iCloud.com by multiple outlets.

via macrumors.com|
#apple#email#icloud
Oura IPO Delay Highlights AI Wearable Privacy Crisis
technology4 days ago

Oura IPO Delay Highlights AI Wearable Privacy Crisis

Smart ring maker Oura postponed its initial public offering, citing market uncertainty, while AI wearables face growing public backlash over privacy. Meta’s smart glasses have been criticized as surveillance tools, and analysts question if the technology’s utility outweighs consumer apprehension. The delay coincides with a broader trend of AI companies facing regulatory and public scrutiny.

via CNBC|
#ai-wearables#ipo#meta
Apple Tightens macOS Permissions to Curb AI Agent Data Access
technology5 days ago

Apple Tightens macOS Permissions to Curb AI Agent Data Access

Apple announced new restrictions on macOS 'Full Disk Access' permissions to prevent AI agents from accessing sensitive user data without explicit consent. The move follows privacy concerns regarding autonomous AI tools like Meta's Muse, which critics argue can access messages and browsing history beyond their stated opt-in requirements. Apple stated that current permissions allow developers to bypass privacy controls, exposing files, mail, and messages. The company will require 'very explicit user action' to grant such access but has not specified a rollout timeline.

via MacRumors|
#ai-agents#apple#macos
Apple Mandates Explicit Consent for macOS Full Disk Access to Curb AI Agent Data Breaches
technology5 days ago

Apple Mandates Explicit Consent for macOS Full Disk Access to Curb AI Agent Data Breaches

Apple is tightening macOS Full Disk Access permissions to prevent AI agents from accessing sensitive data without clear user consent. The move follows a controversy where Meta’s Muse agent allegedly read private messages, prompting Apple to require 'very explicit user action' for granting such broad access. While developers warn this may hinder power users, Apple cites growing risks from autonomous AI tools.

via Daring Fireball|
#ai-agents#apple#full-disk-access
Apple Restricts macOS Full Disk Access to Mitigate AI Agent Privacy Risks
technology6 days ago

Apple Restricts macOS Full Disk Access to Mitigate AI Agent Privacy Risks

Apple announced new controls for macOS Full Disk Access (FDA) to prevent AI agents from accessing sensitive data without explicit user consent. The move follows a controversy where Meta’s Muse agent allegedly accessed a user’s messages despite claimed opt-in requirements. Apple stated that some developers are misusing FDA to expose files, mail, and browsing history, posing risks as AI agents become more autonomous. The company will require 'very explicit user action' to grant such permissions but did not specify a rollout timeline or exact technical changes.

via Ars Technica|
#ai-agents#apple#macos
Apple's Rumored 'Chapstick' Cameras Promise Privacy by Refusing to Record Video
technology6 days ago

Apple's Rumored 'Chapstick' Cameras Promise Privacy by Refusing to Record Video

Apple is developing a smart home security camera that uses AI to analyze activity without recording video, according to Mark Gurman. The device, internally codenamed J450, resembles a chapstick and operates at low frame rates to provide text-based alerts rather than footage. This approach mirrors Apple's rumored camera-equipped AirPods and aims to differentiate the brand from competitors like Meta, which faces backlash over surveillance concerns. While the technology promises privacy by not storing raw video, critics note that the lack of footage could hinder police investigations, and facial recognition features may still raise privacy questions.

via Gizmodo|
#ai#apple#gurman