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Neuralink’s Dangerous New Trademark Filings

Neuralink’s Dangerous New Trademark Filings

  The Dark Side of Neural Implants… Power… Privacy… and Control? From an observer’s standpoint, Neuralink’s newly filed trademarks signal an audacious quest to redefine how we communicate and interact with technology. By staking claims on terms like “Telepathy” and ...

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When Powerful Machines Are Watching: Privacy Threats and Your Best Defenses in an Automated World

When Powerful Machines Are Watching: Privacy Threats and Your Best Defenses in an Automated World

  Between Innovation and Intrusion: Safeguarding Privacy in the Age of AI Artificial intelligence is evolving at a breathtaking pace, revolutionizing how we live, work, and interact. From personalized recommendations on streaming platforms to sophisticated facial recognition systems, AI has ...

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Safeguarding Your Children’s Privacy in a “Connected” Christmas

Safeguarding Your Children’s Privacy in a “Connected” Christmas

  Are your child’s experiences being sent to massive data centers? Increasingly, these special surprises include advanced technology… toys that respond to voice commands, learning apps that personalize lessons, or gaming devices connected to the internet. Although these innovations promise ...

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10 Cyber Safety Tips to Protect Your Browsing

10 Cyber Safety Tips to Protect Your Browsing

Personal Cyber Security is in Your Hands The Internet is peppered with horror stories of individuals who have had their lives ruined by hackers. Bad actors are lurking in cyberspace all the time. They manifest in different ways, including viruses, ...

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Restaurant Apps Collect Your Data For Big Money

Restaurant Apps Collect Your Data For Big Money

Restaurant apps are making it easy to get a table at your favorite restaurant by taking your data. In fact, some restaurant apps share your data with advertisers. Moreover, popular restaurant apps like Nowait and Yelp are collecting huge databases ...

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Apps Track You Even After You Uninstall Them

Apps Track You Even After You Uninstall Them

Apps track you even after you remove them from your phone. In fact, some apps track you with targeted advertising after you uninstall them. Bloomberg Businessweek reports that many apps have built-in uninstall tracking tools. In detail, the tracking tools send ...

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Here’s How To Keep Google From Tracking Your Movements

Here’s How To Keep Google From Tracking Your Movements

If you carry an Android phone or an iPhone, Google knows where you are. Many Google services on Android and the Apple iPhone track your location. Some Google Apps will store a time-stamped history of your location without your permission. ...

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AI Surveillance Of Shoppers: Walmart’s Newest Tool To Grab Your Data

AI Surveillance Of Shoppers: Walmart’s Newest Tool To Grab Your Data

Walmart is beginning to use AI surveillance of shoppers on Long Island in a move that is bound to generate some major privacy concerns. In particular, Walmart uses its artificial intelligence (AI) to get vast amounts of data about customer ...

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Google Spies On Gamers With “Stadia”, Its New Streaming Service

Google Spies On Gamers With “Stadia”, Its New Streaming Service

Google spies on gamers with its new Stadia gaming platform. In fact, Alphabet (the company that owns Google) uses Stadia as a surveillance tool. For instance, Alphabet can learn what games you play, how long you play, and what game ...

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Here’s How The FBI Gets Your DNA Whether You Know It Or Not

Here’s How The FBI Gets Your DNA Whether You Know It Or Not

One way or another, the FBI gets your DNA from genetics companies. In fact, genetic testing companies oftentimes provide DNA samples directly to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. For example, FamilyTreeDNA is apologizing for sharing customers’ DNA samples with the ...

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