TechFollowing the Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion, Tesla released a significant amount of driver data, raising serious concerns about privacy and data security.
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Growing trend: Search engines replaced by AI bots
TechFaster and more personalized responses are expected to change our search habits.
Warning: Unencrypted texts and calls are vulnerable
TechUse encrypted messaging apps to protect your digital communications, US security authorities urge.
The UK’s new weapon against drones: Radio waves
Tech“Directed energy weapons” neutralize flying objects using powerful radio waves.
USB-C is now a common standard in the EU
Tech“Means better-charging technology, reduced e-waste, and less fuss to find the chargers you need”, according to the European Commission itself.
Russian media blocked on Telegram in Sweden
TechExtensive censorship on the platform, which previously promoted itself as a privacy and freedom of expression-friendly alternative.
Cartoon of the week
8 Ways to Fight for Privacy Today
TechThe phrase "I have nothing to hide" has become a lazy justification for dismissing privacy. It’s time to reframe the conversation.
Whistleblower on Democrats’ AI plans: “Absolutely horrifying”
Tech“AI is a technology basically that the government is going to completely control”.
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.
Microsoft’s Recall saves sensitive information despite ‘security filters’
TechWindows “Recall” feature captures sensitive data such as credit card numbers and social security numbers on your computer - even if the security filter is activated.
EU to build AI factories
TechOne of the AI factories will be located in Sweden and operated by Linköping University.
Alibaba launches “reasoning” AI model
TechAlibaba has launched QwQ-32B-Preview, an AI model with 32.5 billion parameters that challenges OpenAI's latest in advanced problem solving and analytics.
A new force is rising
TechWarning: Incoming Manifesto below. Make sure your rallying cries are ready.
The Priv/Acc Manifesto
TechA new force is rising in the digital age, a force to reclaim what has been quietly stolen: Privacy.
Meta lifts ban on military use of AI
TechLockheed Martin, Booz Allen Hamilton and Palantir Technologies are some of the military companies that can now also use the tech giant's technology.
Too much free speech on X – Major Swedish newspaper DN leaves platform
TechEditor-in-chief Peter Wolodarski complains that "the climate on X has become more harsh and extreme" since Elon Musk took over.
Apple is being sued for billions
TechBritish consumer organization Which? is suing Apple for abusing its dominance and limiting competition from cloud storage services.
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!
Driverless taxis now a reality in Los Angeles
Tech“Now is an exciting time to welcome everyone in Los Angeles on the journey", said Waymo Vice President Tekedra Mawakana.
The most PRIVATE ways to use AI
TechNaomi Brockwell: As amazing as these tools are, there are also privacy considerations we can’t ignore.
Australia prepares to introduce a 16-year age limit for social media
TechExpected to be presented in parliament next week.
Hacked robotic vacuums chase pets and shout obscenities
Tech"Maybe they were just jumping from device to device messing with families".
Microsoft criticized for politically correct language correction tool
Tech"It’s as though there’s a censor in your computer scolding you for departing from politically correct orthodoxy".
Connected TVs – “A Trojan Horse” in the home
TechThe Center for Digital Democracy describes the streaming industry as a “privacy nightmare” and today's connected TVs as “surveillance systems”.
Should you use fingerprint unlock?
TechNaomi Brockwell: Securing our smartphones is essential, but should you use a PIN, password, or biometrics like fingerprint unlock?
Privacy is about choice
TechNaomi Brockwell: Privacy isn't about disappearing – it's about minimizing risk and gaining more control over your personal information.
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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