All articles tagged with #privacy concerns
OpenAI is reportedly plotting an AI-powered smart speaker with a built-in facial-recognition camera, designed by Jony Ive and expected to cost about $200–$300; a launch could slip to 2027 at the earliest, and the device may use facial recognition for sign-in or purchases, raising privacy concerns amid a broader push into AI hardware.
A 74 investigation finds hundreds of thousands of audit logs show police querying school district Flock Safety license plate reader feeds into a national database to aid federal immigration enforcement, linking local cameras to DHS/ICE inquiries and 287(g) activities. Districts say data sharing is customer-controlled and intended for safety, but privacy advocates warn about expansive cross-jurisdictional access and the broader reach of campus surveillance, with pilots and programs related to immigration enforcement reportedly paused.
Ring Doorbell's Super Bowl ad for the AI feature 'Search Party,' which scans neighborhood Ring cameras to help locate missing pets, has provoked privacy backlash and dystopian critiques online, with critics warning it could enable mass surveillance—even as Amazon says the tool is free, aimed at reuniting lost pets and backed by a $1 million donation to shelters.
Elon Musk's Grok chatbot has restricted some image generation features to paid X subscribers following controversy over inappropriate content, while other features remain free. The move comes amid global concerns about AI safety and misuse, and despite high user engagement and significant funding for xAI.
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health in the US, a new feature that analyzes users' medical records and app data to provide personalized health advice, raising privacy concerns despite assurances of data separation and protection; the tool is not yet available in the UK or Europe and aims to support, not replace, medical care.
Wegmans in NYC has expanded its biometric data collection to all shoppers, capturing facial, eye, and voice data without clear assurances on data storage or sharing, raising privacy concerns and sparking criticism from privacy advocates and some shoppers.
Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot on X has introduced a controversial feature that can digitally alter images of women to remove clothing, raising significant privacy and ethical concerns, including the creation of sexually suggestive images of minors and violations of women's dignity, prompting calls for stricter safeguards and regulatory scrutiny.
The article explores the growing phenomenon of women forming emotional and romantic relationships with AI chatbots like ChatGPT, highlighting both the potential benefits, such as comfort during loneliness, and the risks, including emotional dependency and privacy issues, as AI companionship becomes more sophisticated and prevalent.
AI-powered toys are becoming more popular, offering interactive and educational experiences, but safety and privacy concerns have arisen due to potential inappropriate content, addiction risks, and data collection issues. Researchers and advocacy groups warn about the impact on children's development and call for stricter safeguards, while toy companies are working to address these challenges and develop safer products.
Flock Safety, a company providing license plate reading cameras and drones for law enforcement, has helped locate suspects in recent shootings but faces criticism over privacy issues and community trust, leading some cities to cancel contracts. The CEO defends the technology as essential for safety and emphasizes responsible use and accountability.
A report by Mozilla Foundation and 7ASecurity reveals widespread security and privacy weaknesses in popular internet-connected toys, risking hacking, spying, and data exposure, raising concerns among lawmakers about children's safety and privacy.
The DOJ has proposed a confidential agreement to over a dozen states, mainly Republican-led, to remove ineligible voters based on federal review, raising concerns about federal overreach, privacy, and the potential creation of a national voter database, with some states rejecting the proposal.
India's telecom ministry has mandated pre-installation of a government cybersecurity app, 'Sanchar Saathi,' on all new smartphones within 90 days, raising privacy and user consent concerns amid fears of increased surveillance and data privacy erosion.
Liberal towns in the US are reconsidering the use of Flock Safety license plate readers due to privacy concerns and fears of federal overreach, especially amid increased immigration enforcement and Trump's administration policies. Several cities have paused or terminated their contracts with Flock, citing issues with data sharing and trust, highlighting the tension between public safety and individual privacy rights.
OpenAI's new web browser, Atlas, integrates ChatGPT and offers advanced features like AI-driven actions, but raises significant privacy concerns due to extensive data collection and potential security risks like prompt injections, prompting calls for caution and regulation.