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Anthropic accuses Chinese startups of harvesting Claude data to distill rival chatbots
technology1 day ago

Anthropic accuses Chinese startups of harvesting Claude data to distill rival chatbots

Anthropic says DeepSeek, Moonshot, and MiniMax used about 24,000 fraudulent accounts to generate over 16 million conversations with Claude to train their own chatbots via distillation, violating its terms and China restrictions. The claim, echoed by OpenAI, frames data harvesting for AI as a national-security risk and has spurred calls for rapid industry and policy action, amid related copyright lawsuits and Pentagon considerations.

via The New York Times|
#artificial-intelligence#china#copyright
TikTok’s U.S. JV steadies as user engagement holds near prior levels
business9 days ago

TikTok’s U.S. JV steadies as user engagement holds near prior levels

Despite initial fears of a mass user exodus after TikTok’s U.S. joint venture, U.S. user activity has remained largely stable, with daily active users around 95% of the pre-announcement period and average time spent near 80 minutes. A spike in uninstalls around the JV announcement appears temporary, suggesting no sustained boycott. While some concerns linger about data collection and potential algorithm changes under new ownership, there’s little evidence yet of a structural shift in user behavior.

via CNBC|
#algorithm-retraining#business#data-privacy
France raids X offices as probe widens over deepfakes and child sexual abuse imagery
world22 days ago

France raids X offices as probe widens over deepfakes and child sexual abuse imagery

French prosecutors raided X's offices and summoned Elon Musk as part of a preliminary investigation into alleged complicity in distributing child sexual abuse images and sexually explicit deepfakes, while UK and EU regulators broaden scrutiny of Grok's handling of personal data and potentially harmful content; Grok had sparked outrage with deepfakes and posts denying the Holocaust, and authorities are examining compliance with data protection laws.

via AP News|
#data-privacy#deepfake#elon-musk
AI Health Tools Read My Apple Watch Data—And The Results Were All Over the Map
technology29 days ago

AI Health Tools Read My Apple Watch Data—And The Results Were All Over the Map

The author tested OpenAI's ChatGPT Health and Anthropic's Claude by uploading a decade of Apple Health data (and later medical records) to obtain a simple cardiac-health grade. Outputs swung widely—ChatGPT gave an F, then a D after adding records; Claude varied between C and B—driven by noisy VO2 max estimates and changing resting heart-rate data. Experts say the analyses are not medical advice, and privacy promises to protect data aren’t HIPAA-covered. While AI health tools could unlock insights, the article argues they’re not ready for personal clinical decisions and should mainly support prepping for a doctor visit.

via Yahoo|
#ai-health#apple-watch#data-privacy
technology1 month ago

US TikTok deal gives American investors control, but security questions linger

A $14 billion deal results in Oracle- and Silver Lake-led investors owning the majority of TikTok’s U.S. arm (over 80%), aiming to insulate the app from China and comply with a 2024 law. But crucial questions remain about who actually controls the recommendation algorithm (ownership vs. licensing), how data is stored and protected (Oracle cloud is to be used), and whether the arrangement satisfies lawmakers’ security concerns; bans on government devices may persist and could require new legislation or legal scrutiny.

via Politico|
#bytedance#data-privacy#national-security
politics1 month ago

Justice Department flags possible SSA data misuse by Musk-backed DOGE team

The DOJ uncovers corrections to testimony about Elon Musk’s DOGE team at the Social Security Administration, showing two DOGE members may have exceeded approved data access, contacted an advocacy group aiming to overturn election results, and potentially used SSA data to match voter rolls. One member signed an agreement tied to this data use. A password-protected file containing about 1,000 private SSA records was copied on an email to Steve Davis, though it’s unclear if the data was accessed. DOGE allegedly used unapproved third-party servers (Cloudflare) to share data, contrary to SSA policy. SSA maintains DOGE never had access to SSA systems of record, but derived data may have been shared. The White House and SSA declined comment, and it remains unresolved whether any private information was actually accessed.

via Politico|
#data-privacy#doge#elon-musk
Epic sues Health Gorilla over alleged mass access to patient records
technology1 month ago

Epic sues Health Gorilla over alleged mass access to patient records

Epic Systems filed a federal lawsuit against Health Gorilla and several clients, alleging fraud and breach of contract after nearly 300,000 Epic-managed patient records were accessed by individuals posing as healthcare providers and used for financial gain rather than treatment, highlighting ongoing data-security concerns in health information networks.

via statnews.com|
#data-privacy#epic-systems#health-gorilla
Palantir's Rising Risks for Switzerland
world2 months ago

Palantir's Rising Risks for Switzerland

Palantir, a controversial US tech company known for its data aggregation and military software, is expanding its presence in Zurich despite Swiss authorities' reservations due to concerns over data privacy and military applications, including its role in Gaza. The company has established strong ties with Swiss firms and government agencies, focusing on civilian software development in Zurich, while its involvement in military and law enforcement activities raises regulatory and ethical questions. Zurich's favorable business environment has made it a strategic hub for Palantir's European operations, but its activities continue to attract scrutiny over potential human rights and export control issues.

via SWI swissinfo.ch|
#data-privacy#military-software#palantir