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Chrome Under Fire for Secret 4GB On-Device AI Install Without Consent
technology17 days ago

Chrome Under Fire for Secret 4GB On-Device AI Install Without Consent

Security researcher Alexander Hanff revealed that Chrome quietly installs a 4GB weights.bin file for Gemini Nano's on-device AI whenever default AI features are enabled, re-downloading it if the user tries to delete it and offering no consent or transparency. The move has sparked privacy and data-regulation concerns (GDPR), potential environmental impact from emissions tied to widespread device usage, and broad backlash, with Mozilla promising a kill switch and Vivaldi calling for user autonomy while Google remains silent.

via Futurism|
#ai-on-device#data-protection#environmental-impact
Smart Glasses: The All-Day Dilemma of Wearable AI
technology25 days ago

Smart Glasses: The All-Day Dilemma of Wearable AI

A Verge reviewer tests a wide range of smart glasses (from Even Realities G2 to Meta Ray-Ban Display and Oakley Vanguard) and finds they mostly look and feel alike, with AI features that are often impractical, battery-draining, and privacy-invasive. Prescription support is inconsistent, repairs are hard, and there’s no compelling all-day use case yet beyond niche roles like travel or training. While some models are stylish and offer useful functions, the overall promise of wearable AI on the face remains unproven, though future iterations with better prescription handling and lighter design may change that.

via The Verge|
#battery-life#prescription-compatibility#privacy-concerns
Burger King Deploys AI 'Patty' to Coach Staff and Monitor Restaurant Ops
technology2 months ago

Burger King Deploys AI 'Patty' to Coach Staff and Monitor Restaurant Ops

Burger King is rolling out BK Assistant, an AI-powered platform with a voice headset bot named Patty that can monitor inventory, equipment, drive-thru activity, and staff-customer interactions to generate a friendliness score; the system, already in about 500 restaurants and expected to reach all 7,000 by year-end, is pitched as a coaching tool but has drawn scrutiny over perceived surveillance and unclear metrics.

via Gizmodo|
#ai#customer-service#labor-management
OpenAI may launch a Jony Ive‑designed AI speaker with a facial-recognition camera
technology3 months ago

OpenAI may launch a Jony Ive‑designed AI speaker with a facial-recognition camera

OpenAI is reportedly plotting an AI-powered smart speaker with a built-in facial-recognition camera, designed by Jony Ive and expected to cost about $200–$300; a launch could slip to 2027 at the earliest, and the device may use facial recognition for sign-in or purchases, raising privacy concerns amid a broader push into AI hardware.

via Mashable|
#facial-recognition#jony-ive#openai
School surveillance feeds linked to federal immigration enforcement, sparking privacy concerns
technology3 months ago

School surveillance feeds linked to federal immigration enforcement, sparking privacy concerns

A 74 investigation finds hundreds of thousands of audit logs show police querying school district Flock Safety license plate reader feeds into a national database to aid federal immigration enforcement, linking local cameras to DHS/ICE inquiries and 287(g) activities. Districts say data sharing is customer-controlled and intended for safety, but privacy advocates warn about expansive cross-jurisdictional access and the broader reach of campus surveillance, with pilots and programs related to immigration enforcement reportedly paused.

via The Guardian|
#data-sharing#flock-safety#immigration-enforcement
technology3 months ago

Ring's Super Bowl ad sparks privacy backlash over 'Search Party' feature

Ring Doorbell's Super Bowl ad for the AI feature 'Search Party,' which scans neighborhood Ring cameras to help locate missing pets, has provoked privacy backlash and dystopian critiques online, with critics warning it could enable mass surveillance—even as Amazon says the tool is free, aimed at reuniting lost pets and backed by a $1 million donation to shelters.

via tyla.com|
#amazon-ring#privacy-concerns#ring-doorbell
Controversy Surrounds Elon Musk’s Grok AI and Its Impact on Digital Privacy and Ethics
technology4 months ago

Controversy Surrounds Elon Musk’s Grok AI and Its Impact on Digital Privacy and Ethics

Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot on X has introduced a controversial feature that can digitally alter images of women to remove clothing, raising significant privacy and ethical concerns, including the creation of sexually suggestive images of minors and violations of women's dignity, prompting calls for stricter safeguards and regulatory scrutiny.

via The Times|
#digital-manipulation#elon-musk#grok-ai
AI-Powered Toys: Innovation or Hidden Risk for Kids?
technology5 months ago

AI-Powered Toys: Innovation or Hidden Risk for Kids?

AI-powered toys are becoming more popular, offering interactive and educational experiences, but safety and privacy concerns have arisen due to potential inappropriate content, addiction risks, and data collection issues. Researchers and advocacy groups warn about the impact on children's development and call for stricter safeguards, while toy companies are working to address these challenges and develop safer products.

via Los Angeles Times|
#ai-development#ai-toys#child-safety
Controversial AI and License Plate Tech Used to Solve Brown University Shooting
technology5 months ago

Controversial AI and License Plate Tech Used to Solve Brown University Shooting

Flock Safety, a company providing license plate reading cameras and drones for law enforcement, has helped locate suspects in recent shootings but faces criticism over privacy issues and community trust, leading some cities to cancel contracts. The CEO defends the technology as essential for safety and emphasizes responsible use and accountability.

via CNN|
#drones#flock-safety#law-enforcement