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Chatto Chat App Goes Open Source for Self-Hosting

The Chatto app, designed for privacy-conscious users, is now open source, allowing anyone to self-host their own instance with features like voice and video chat.

Editorial Staff 2 days ago

Tech Tech News

Meta Withdraws AI Feature from Instagram Following User Backlash

In a rapid response to user concerns, Meta has removed a controversial AI feature from Instagram that allowed for the generation of images from tagged public accounts.

Editorial Staff 2 days ago

Money Fintech

Meta Unveils AI Image Model for Instagram Users

Meta's new Muse Image AI model allows users to create images of others by tagging their public Instagram usernames, raising significant privacy concerns.

Editorial Staff 5 days ago

Tech Tech News

How to Stop Instagram from Tracking Your Activity for Ads

Discover effective methods to limit Instagram's tracking of your activity and reduce the number of personalized ads you see. Follow these simple steps to enhance your privacy.

Editorial Staff 5 days ago

Tech AI

Unexpected AI Downloads by Chrome: What Users Should Know

Recent updates to Chrome have led to automatic downloads of AI features, raising concerns about privacy and security. Here's how users can manage these changes.

Editorial Staff 14 days ago

Money Markets

WhatsApp to Introduce Usernames for Enhanced Privacy

WhatsApp is set to roll out a new feature allowing users to reserve usernames, enabling chat without sharing phone numbers. This feature is expected to launch later this year.

Editorial Staff 14 days ago

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Creating Your Own DNS Over HTTPS Service for Better Privacy

This guide provides essential steps for setting up a DNS over HTTPS (DoH) service, emphasizing privacy and security benefits.

Editorial Staff 16 days ago

Tech Cybersecurity

Meta Suspends Employee Monitoring After Data Breach Raises Privacy Concerns

In response to a significant internal data leak, Meta has decided to pause its employee-tracking program, highlighting ongoing debates about privacy and surveillance in the workplace.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Tech AI

The Role of Identity Verification in AI: A Community Perspective

This piece examines the ongoing discussion surrounding identity verification in AI systems, reflecting on community insights and ethical implications.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

Tech AI

OpenAI's New 'Lockdown Mode' Feature Sparks Privacy Concerns

OpenAI has introduced a new feature called 'Lockdown Mode' for ChatGPT, which aims to enhance user safety but raises significant privacy questions.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

Tech AI

Concerns Arise Over AI's Role in Predicting Dissidents

A Chinese-linked tech company has developed AI technology that aims to identify potential dissidents, prompting serious ethical concerns about privacy and civil liberties.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

Tech AI

Surge in DuckDuckGo Installations Reflects User Shift Towards Privacy

A notable 30% increase in DuckDuckGo installations suggests that more users are opting for privacy-centric search engines as they express dissatisfaction with Google’s AI Search.

Editorial Staff about 2 months ago

Tech AI

Class Action Lawsuit Alleges OpenAI Shared ChatGPT User Data with Tech Giants

A class action lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI, claiming that user queries from ChatGPT were shared with companies like Meta and Google, raising privacy concerns.

Editorial Staff 2 months ago

Tech AI

Concerns Grow Over Google Chrome's Silent AI Installations

Reports indicate that Google Chrome may be silently installing AI models, raising alarms about user privacy and security. Here's how to check your installations.

Editorial Staff 2 months ago

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Chatto Chat App Goes Open Source for Self-Hosting

Meta Withdraws AI Feature from Instagram Following User Backlash

Meta Unveils AI Image Model for Instagram Users

How to Stop Instagram from Tracking Your Activity for Ads

Unexpected AI Downloads by Chrome: What Users Should Know

WhatsApp to Introduce Usernames for Enhanced Privacy

Creating Your Own DNS Over HTTPS Service for Better Privacy

Meta Suspends Employee Monitoring After Data Breach Raises Privacy Concerns

The Role of Identity Verification in AI: A Community Perspective

OpenAI's New 'Lockdown Mode' Feature Sparks Privacy Concerns

Concerns Arise Over AI's Role in Predicting Dissidents

Surge in DuckDuckGo Installations Reflects User Shift Towards Privacy

Class Action Lawsuit Alleges OpenAI Shared ChatGPT User Data with Tech Giants

Concerns Grow Over Google Chrome's Silent AI Installations