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The new setting appears inside Google's Activity Controls and is intended to keep a record of media you share while interacting with AI-powered Google services. That can include things like: Visual inputs: Photos uploaded to visual search tools or Lens.Voice clips: Audio recordings used for real-time voice interactions or voice searches.Rich media: Videos submitted for context or multimodal AI analysis.AI context: Other personal media shared while using supported AI experiences. Google says this information can be used to improve its services and that various protections are applied to reduce
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… Yet, ChatGPT remains enormously popular Many users see AI as a helpful tool that saves time, boosts productivity and makes information more accessible. For them, deleting ChatGPT may feel about as realistic as deleting Google Search. …
I discovered a hidden Android feature that shows which apps are watching me, and what it revealed was startling. Here's how to take back control of your phone.
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Apple Intelligence just got its biggest upgrade yet — here's the new features announced at WWDC 2026
… Apple is also introducing AI-generated summaries for security camera footage, allowing users to quickly understand what happened without watching lengthy clips. Natural language search is coming too, making it possible to search recorded footage using everyday descriptions. …
Elon Musk just lost his OpenAI lawsuit — and the fallout could reshape the AI race
… The case centered around Musk’s claim that OpenAI’s transformation from a nonprofit research lab into a commercial AI powerhouse violated the company’s founding principles. Musk had also challenged OpenAI’s deep partnership with Microsoft and sought enormous financial damages. …
Apple Intelligence security camera features just seriously undercut Ring and Google
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I tested this $100 wireless AI mic — and it's a game changer
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iOS 27 is official: All the new upgrades and features announced at WWDC 2026
… The Siri chatbot looks like your traditional AI experience on iOS 27. It's going to be able to generate content, summarize information, analyze files, search the web, and all those other things that AIs are best known for. …