Google is finally banning Chrome extensions that let you jailbreak chatbots
… A brand-new policy now prohibits extensions specifically designed to bypass security protections, usage restrictions, or other safeguards implemented by AI platforms. …
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NewPipe, other open-source apps are preparing users for Google's sideloading crackdown on Android
… In the past, the team at the open-source app repository, F-Droid, has spiritedly opposed Google’s proposed policy changes, calling Google’s promises to keep Android open “false,” and even warning that the new rules could eventually wipe out alternative app stores entirely . …
Meta now wants to use your activity from other websites to personalize its AI
… The changes will start rolling out in the US and several other countries from next month. News AI Meta Privacy Follow Thank you for being part of our community. Read our Comment Policy before posting.
Your YouTube views are about to go up, but there's a catch
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Google's handy NotebookLM tool is dropping the worst part of its name
… You can still create notebooks from Gemini itself and then access those notebooks from Gemini Notebook, with changes on either platform syncing to the other automatically. There is still some functionality that remains exclusive to the Gemini Notebook platform, though. …
Google Home now works better with a wider range of smart locks
… Google posted the release notes for the latest changes on the Google Home and Nest Help forum today. As of this month, the Home platform better supports European-style smart locks, also known as mortise locks. …
YouTube is making it easier to spot AI-generated videos
… Now, it’s making a prominent change to how it identifies and labels AI videos on the platform. YouTube today announced that it’s making changes to its AI labels by making them more visible and automated. …
Apple Photos users will finally be able to share albums with their Android friends
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Samsung follows LG in killing Smart TV apps that rent out your internet
… If anything, Samsung’s latest policy suggests the industry is finally starting to respond. News Cybersecurity Samsung Smart TV Follow Thank you for being part of our community. Read our Comment Policy before posting.
Google Maps taps Gemini to crack down on political vandalism and spammy reviews
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