G7 leaders warn of AI dangers, say the time to act is now
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations on Saturday called for the creation of technical standards to keep artificial intelligence (AI) in check, saying...
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Senate hearings see a clear and present danger from AI — and opportunities
There are vital national interests in advancing artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline public services and automate mundane tasks performed by government employees. But the government...
Tech big wigs: Hit the brakes on AI rollouts
More than 1,100 technology luminaries, leaders and scientists have issued a warning against labs performing large-scale experiments with artificial intelligence (AI) more powerful than ChatGPT,...
How to protect your privacy in Windows 11
From the moment Microsoft released Windows 10 in 2015, the new OS came under fire for the amount of private information it gathered from users...
Hey, Google: It’s time to step up your Pixel upgrade promise
Look, it’s no big secret that I’m a fan of Google’s Pixel program. I’ve personally owned Pixel phones since the first-gen model graced our gunk-filled...
Google execs knew ‘Incognito mode’ failed to protect privacy, suit claims
A federal judge in California is considering motions to dismiss a lawsuit against Google that alleges the company misled them into believing their privacy was...
Q&A: How employee monitoring can sometimes do more harm than good
Digital surveillance in the workplace became a growing concern for many workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a reported increase in use of productivity monitoring tools...
Apple slaps hard against ‘mercenary’ surveillance-as-a-service industry
Apple has struck a big blow against the mercenary “surveillance-as-a-service” industry, introducing a new, highly secure Lockdown Mode to protect individuals at the greatest risk...
Think the video call mute button keeps you safe? Think again
Have you recently been on a video confefence call, hit the “mute” button and then offered up some nasty comments about a client or a...
California eyes law to protect workers from digital surveillance
The California State Assembly is considering new rules that would offer workers greater protection from the use of digital monitoring tools by employers. The “Workplace...