The death of private messaging? What the EU’s Chat Control gambit means for the future of our digital privacy
… The privacy backlash Many critics didn’t like how the Chat Control gambit unfolded, calling Metsola's actions a political stunt. …
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Despite the temporary law expected to officially pass in autumn, some opponents of Chat Control are still hopeful. Crucially, the vote showed that most MEPs remain unconvinced about the current legal framework being developed. And while there is deep disagreement on how to do so effectively, it is worth noting that people on all sides want to find solutions that keep children safe online. As the EU institutions pull down the shutters for the summer, we can only hope that politicians are able to reach a compromise that upholds democratic principles while keeping children safe and defending citi
The death of private messaging? What the EU’s Chat Control gambit means for the future of our digital privacyJK's post describes an 'end state for cameras' being progressively 'imperceptible' and 'a natural part of life'. In other words, roaming cameras that the public eventually gets used to, recording anything and everything. So what about consent? Discreet camera tech is already causing privacy concerns, with a growing backlash to wearable cameras especially Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, after it was discovered that modders could disable the light which indicates that the glasses are recording, and a fix had to be put in place. Cameras are already commonplace in public, especially tourist hotspots
I’m a pro photographer and Insta360’s plan to replace me with an ‘intelligent photography robot’ is giving me serious chills… The privacy backlash Many critics didn’t like how the Chat Control gambit unfolded, calling Metsola's actions a political stunt. …
… As models interact with larger volumes of data and operate with fewer human checkpoints, they introduce new vectors for privacy loss, data exposure, and unauthorized access. Additionally, reliability concerns persist. …
… In ChatGPT, if you select Settings , go to Data Controls , and turn off Improve the model for everyone , you're good to go without any impact on your saved conversations. With ChatGPT, opting out feels like changing a privacy setting. …
… Rather than age-gating fundamental privacy tools, Mozilla is urging regulators to enforce existing platform obligations under the Online Safety Act, encourage on-device parental controls, and invest in digital literacy. …
… Discreet camera tech is already causing privacy concerns, with a growing backlash to wearable cameras especially Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses , after it was discovered that modders could disable the light which indicates that the glasses are recording, and a fix had to be put in place . …
… Tiktok TikTok users are deleting the app in droves over privacy concerns, while smaller rivals are seeing a big boost in numbers. Phones A new US-led consortium is taking control of TikTok in the United States, but original owner ByteDance is still involved. …
… The privacy trade-off is significant, but capability-wise it remains the field benchmark. DuckAI free : Duck.ai routes queries through multiple AI models via privacy-respecting proxies and requires no account. …
Users says they've observed LG gaming monitors automatically installing unwanted software on PCs LG's terms of service warn that conversations may be "captured and processed" on TV with the latest version of webOS The terms say you must now warn guests they may be recorded "in compliance with appli… …
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… For public authorities, privacy concerns are not simply reputational risks. …