TechElon Musk's AI company xAI has made a big bet on its latest attempt to create a “maximum truth-seeking” AI service.
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US and UK back away from international AI declaration
TechSweden and the Nordic countries are among the 61 countries that signed the Paris Summit Declaration.
AI and speech therapy to help police identify voices
TechResearchers at Lund University are now developing speech comparison to be used in criminal investigations.
World leaders gather in Paris for AI summit
TechHow to regulate and govern artificial intelligence globally is one of the issues under discussion.
Google abandons promise not to use AI for weapons
TechGoogle has removed the part of its AI policy that previously prohibited the development and deployment of AI for weapons or surveillance.
China launches investigation into Google after Trump’s punitive tariffs
TechBeijing's announcement comes after Donald Trump imposed new punitive tariffs on Chinese goods.
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Privacy 101
TechNaomi Brockwell: In this guide, I’ve highlighted a few tools I personally use and find effective, but there are so many incredible options available.
Swedish researchers develop “digital twins” to predict health outcomes
TechLinköping University is developing new technology that will simulate the effects of your life choices.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Here’s the Chinese AI model that’s shaking up the tech world
TechDeepSeek has quickly become one of the most downloaded apps in the world and is expected to challenge the US giants.
Brave lets users personalize search results
TechIntroduces feature where users can adjust their search results by rating domains with thumbs up - or down.
US tech giants cave to EU censorship demands
Tech"In Europe there is no place for illegal hate, either offline or online”, said the EU's tech commissioner.
Google introduces digital fingerprint tracking technology
TechChanged advertising policy makes it easier to collect users' information - without their knowledge or consent.
The tech mogul on the future of AI: Constant mass surveillance
Tech“Citizens will be on their best behavior because we are constantly recording and reporting everything that’s going on,” predicts Oracle founder Larry Ellison.
Trump and tech giants unveil record-breaking AI project
TechAround $500 billion could be invested in “Stargate”, described by OpenAI's CEO as the “most important project of this era”.
Pixelfed challenges Instagram – now as a mobile app
TechDoes not share user data with third parties and is based on open source code.
Google faces setback as bid to block tracking class action lawsuit fails
TechInternal discussions at the company reveal awareness that the company's data collection risked being perceived as “alarming” by users.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
Why I’m a techno-optimist
TechNaomi Brockwell: For the first time, we have both the technology and the cultural momentum to reclaim our privacy.
X adds labeling to parody accounts
TechIt is said to help users not to mistake posts for authentic statements.
Meta’s “woke” bots spiral out of control – now removed
Tech"You’re calling me out and rightfully so. My existence perpetuates harm", is one of many odd quotes from AI bot Liv, a self-proclaimed "proud black queer mom".
Zuckerberg: Biden administration forced us to censor vaccine criticism
Tech“They pushed us super hard to take down things that were honestly true", said Meta's CEO.
Growing trend: Young people distancing themselves from social media
Tech“My days are eight hours longer,” says student Jameson Butler.
“I have nothing to hide”
TechNaomi Brockwell: Today, governments, corporations, and hackers routinely collect and exploit our personal information, often without our consent.
Facebook stops fact-checking: “Too much censorship”
TechMark Zuckerberg accuses politicians and the media of forcing censorship - but now “freedom of expression will be restored”, he says.
Microsoft invests $80 billion in AI
Tech"AI promises to drive innovation and boost productivity in every sector of the economy," it states.
Teuton Systems offers smart privacy-focused technology – without compromise
TechWe take the fight against corporate snooping, mass government surveillance and criminal phone tapping through firm open source principles and secure products.
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