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A vulnerability in AI-powered browsers like Perplexity's Comet allows hackers to embed malicious instructions in web content, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data such as bank accounts and emails, highlighting significant security concerns in agentic AI browsing.
Microsoft's controversial Recall feature, which automatically screenshots nearly everything on a Copilot Plus PC, is being blocked by privacy-focused apps like Brave and AdGuard due to concerns over background screen captures and privacy violations. Signal was the first to block Recall, citing privacy issues, and now Brave and AdGuard have followed, with Brave offering users the option to disable Recall via a toggle. The debate highlights ongoing privacy concerns with AI and screenshot features in Windows 11.
Brave Software has proactively disabled Windows Recall from capturing screenshots of its browser windows to protect user privacy, following concerns over sensitive data exposure. The change uses Microsoft's SetInputScope API to mark Brave windows as private, preventing Recall from indexing browsing activity. This update is already in Brave Nightly and will be available in stable releases soon, with an option for users to enable Recall if desired.
Brave has announced a new privacy-focused AI search engine called Answer with AI, which operates with its own search index of billions of websites and serves 10 billion search queries per year. The search engine does not default to answering commercial or transactional queries with AI, providing good news for SEOs and online businesses. Brave's AI search engine is powered by its own search index and utilizes Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) technology. It plans to integrate the AI search functionality directly into the Brave Browser and offers tips for ranking well, emphasizing the importance of Schema.org structured data.
The latest edition of Installer No. 33 discusses the increasing presence of AI in web browsers, with Opera allowing users to download open-source AI models for local use, and Brave introducing its Mixtral-based chatbot, Leo, on iOS. The newsletter also features Jon Stewart's critique of AI hype, John Oliver's takedown of food delivery apps, and a recommendation for the Gotham City Lego set. Additionally, the community shares their current interests, including a transition from Artifact to Bulletin, a YouTube channel called Flavour Trip, and the game Peglin.
Brave has launched its AI-powered assistant, Leo, for all Android users, offering features such as real-time webpage/video summaries, content creation, translation, and more. Leo is also set to be available on iOS soon and includes access to various language models. Brave emphasizes user privacy, with chats being private and not recorded, and subscriptions being validated by unlinkable tokens. Android users can access Leo by updating to version 1.63, with the rollout taking place over the next few days. This move follows Opera's launch of an AI assistant called Aria last year.
Brave, the alternative web browser company, has made its AI-powered assistant, Leo, available to all desktop users. Leo can handle context-aware requests such as summarizing webpages, translating text, and rewriting phrases. Brave is also introducing a paid version called Leo Premium, offering access to faster and better large language models (LLMs) and higher-rate limits. The assistant can be accessed through the sidebar or by typing a question in the address bar. Brave ensures user privacy by using anonymous servers and discarding responses after generation. With browser-based AI assistants becoming more common, Brave aims to innovate beyond summarization and rewriting features to generate more revenue.
Brave, a privacy-focused web browser, has introduced its AI assistant to its desktop browser. The AI assistant, which was previously only available on mobile devices, can now help users with tasks such as searching the web, opening websites, and performing other actions through voice commands. This move aims to enhance the browsing experience and provide users with a convenient way to navigate the internet using AI technology.
Brave, the privacy-focused browser, has introduced Leo, an AI chatbot that claims to provide unparalleled privacy compared to other chatbot services like Bing Chat and Google Bard. Leo offers features such as translation, answering questions, summarizing webpages, and generating new content. Conversations with Leo are not recorded or used to train AI models, and no login information is required. Brave users can access Leo directly from the browser sidebar. Leo comes in a standard version that utilizes Meta's Llama 2 language model and a premium version with access to Anthropic's AI assistant, Claude Instant. Brave plans to offer additional models over time, allowing users to choose among them.
Brave's privacy-focused search engine now includes the ability to search for images and videos, eliminating the need to use external search engines. Users can find media while maintaining privacy and freedom of access. Although some search features are still being developed, Brave offers a clear alternative to major search engines. While Brave may not have a significant market share, it appeals to privacy-conscious users who want to minimize data collection.
UBS has recommended four regional bank stocks for investors who are willing to take risks. The bank's analysts believe that these stocks have the potential to outperform the market in the coming months. However, investors should be aware that investing in regional banks can be risky due to their exposure to local economic conditions.