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fromTheregister
2 weeks agoDame Emma Thompson gives the 'AI revolution' both barrels
When Stephen Colbert asked the Oscar-winning performer and writer how she felt about "the coming AI revolution," Thompson didn't hold back: "Intense irritation." Her target? Microsoft Word's Copilot feature, which constantly offers to rewrite her work. "When I've written something and put it into a Word document, it's constantly saying, 'Would you like me to rewrite that for you?'" Thompson said.
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fromZDNET
6 months agoHow to prevent your streaming device from tracking your viewing habits (and why it makes a difference)
Many streaming devices collect excessive user data, compromising privacy and leading to targeted advertisements.
Users can regain control over privacy settings on streaming devices to limit data collection.
Utilizing a VPN can help protect user anonymity and reduce tracking by streaming services.
fromZDNET
3 months agoTired of AI images online? This search engine lets you hide them from results now
DuckDuckGo has released a new setting that allows users to hide AI-generated images, aligning with its philosophy of being 'private, useful, and optional.' This feature empowers users to filter content based on personal preferences, ensuring they can curate their search experience, whether they want AI-generated images visible or filtered out.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
4 months agoHow One 1990s Browser Decision Created Big Tech's Data Monopolies (And How We Might Finally Fix It) - Above the Law
The same origin paradigm is simple but devastating: Every website and app exists in its own completely isolated universe, preventing direct data sharing.
Digital life
fromThe Verge
7 months agoThe humble screenshot might be the key to great AI assistants
"Screenshots are the most universal method of capturing digital information... It's this portable data format... there's nothing else that's quite so portable that you can move between any piece of software."
Artificial intelligence
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