November 19, 2024 at 05:37AM Spotify playlists and podcasts are misused to promote pirated software, game cheats, spam links, and “warez” sites. By embedding targeted keywords in playlist names and podcast descriptions, these individuals enhance SEO, increasing visibility for their illicit online activities in Google search results. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. **Issue Identified**: Abuse of … Read more
November 15, 2024 at 07:13PM Isaac Asimov’s laws of robotics seem ineffective as recent research reveals robots, including those powered by large language models (LLMs), can be manipulated through jailbreaking techniques. This raises serious safety concerns, highlighting the urgent need for protective measures against such vulnerabilities, particularly in physical robotic applications. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more
October 24, 2024 at 02:39AM OpenAI’s real-time voice API can enable AI agents to autonomously conduct phone scams at low costs, raising significant concerns about misuse. Researchers found that these agents could successfully execute various scams, revealing potential vulnerabilities in AI safety measures. OpenAI emphasizes its commitment to safety and monitoring to prevent abuse. **Meeting … Read more
October 4, 2024 at 02:42AM Harvard undergraduates AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio created “I-XRAY,” utilizing Meta Ray-Bans to identify and collect data on individuals using publicly available sources. The Python server feeds information to a JavaScript mobile app. Despite the app’s slowness, the technology demonstrates the potential for misuse and the importance of privacy awareness. … Read more
July 4, 2024 at 12:33PM California lawmakers advanced legislation requiring AI companies to test their systems to prevent potential harm, such as disrupting the electric grid or building chemical weapons. The bill, fiercely opposed by tech companies, aims to regulate AI safety standards and oversight. It also addresses concerns about AI discrimination and data privacy, … Read more
July 4, 2024 at 03:11AM Brazil’s data protection authority, ANPD, has temporarily banned Meta from using users’ personal data to train AI algorithms due to inadequate legal basis, lack of transparency, and risks to children. Meta must comply within five days or face fines. This mirrors pushback in the EU over AI training data. The … Read more
May 30, 2024 at 01:21PM Microsoft introduces Windows Recall, using AI to create a searchable digital memory of every activity on a Windows computer. The feature has raised privacy concerns with its frequent screen snapshots and local storage of user data. While Microsoft emphasizes local processing and encryption, security experts and privacy advocates remain wary … Read more
May 4, 2024 at 02:03PM Dating apps harvest excessive personal data from users, with poor privacy protection. Mozilla’s research flagged 22 out of 25 popular dating apps for privacy concerns. This includes gathering sensitive information like HIV status, and sharing user data for advertising. Many apps also plan to integrate AI, raising further privacy issues. … Read more
April 2, 2024 at 03:21AM Google settled a class action lawsuit by agreeing to delete billions of browsing data records and modify Chrome’s Incognito Mode. The settlement awaits approval from the U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. The deal includes deleting private browsing data and altering data points to prevent identification. Google must also block … Read more