Tag: Privacy
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Microsoft’s Plan to Rebuild Trust in Windows 11
Windows at a Turning Point: Rebuilding Trust in 2024 Windows has long been the backbone of personal and professional computing, but its path to reliability has rarely been smooth. As Windows 11 matures, Microsoft faces renewed scrutiny from users who once tolerated glitches, intrusive prompts, and what many see as performance bloat. The company’s challenge…
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What a social media ban for under-16s could mean for the UK’s youngest users
What the proposed ban actually entails After a decisive House of Lords vote backing Australian-style restrictions, the UK faces a future where social media platforms could be restricted for users under 16. The proposal, rooted in concerns about young people’s wellbeing, would place age-related limits on access, potentially paired with stricter verification, content controls, and…
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What Technology Takes From Us—and How to Take It Back
Introduction: The Quiet Toll of Modern Tech Technology promises convenience, connection, and efficiency—but many of us feel a growing cost: time spent scrolling, attention fragmented, and a sense that our choices are increasingly shaped by algorithms and interfaces. This article explores what technology tends to take from us—our time, privacy, autonomy, and attention—and outlines pragmatic…
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Predicting Intent to Use Generative AI for Health Information: Insights from a Comparative Survey Study
Overview Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how people access health information. A comparative survey study investigates what drives individuals to intend using generative AI tools—such as ChatGPT or other AI assistants—for health-related inquiries. The findings offer guidance for researchers, healthcare professionals, and technology developers aiming to support safe, informed, and trustworthy AI use…
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Predicting the Intention to Use Generative AI for Health Information: A Comparative Survey Study
Overview The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed how people seek health information. Beyond traditional sources like physicians, pharmacists, and search engines, individuals now encounter tools such as chatbots and AI-powered assistants. This study compares how different populations predict their intention to use generative AI for health information, offering insights for healthcare…
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Google Drops Fix for Take a Message Mic Bug on Older Pixels
Google confirms mic bug in Take a Message on older Pixels In a recent software update cycle, Google publicly acknowledged a bug in the Pixel Phone app’s “Take a Message” feature that caused audio to be inadvertently sent to callers. The issue affected a small subset of users and raised concerns about privacy and call…
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Tech report: Nudify AI apps quietly hosted on Google and Apple stores
Overview: A gap between policy and practice A new investigation by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) details how dozens of so-called “nudify” AI apps appeared on major app stores run by Google and Apple. The findings suggest that these platforms, which publicly condemn explicit nudity and face manipulation content, still hosted applications that offered to…
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Google Confirms Take a Message Mic Bug, Disabled on Pixel 4 and 5
Overview: Google confirms a mic bug in Take a Message Google has acknowledged a microphone issue within the Pixel Phone app’s “Take a Message” feature that caused audio to be unintentionally sent to callers. This problem affected only a small subset of users, but Google moved quickly to address it by disabling the feature on…
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Investigation Finds Dozens of Nudify AI Apps on Apple and Google Stores
Overview: Nudify Apps Emerge on Major App Stores A new investigation by Tech Transparency Project (TTP) has raised alarms about the presence of numerous nudify AI apps on the Apple App Store and Google Play. The report claims that these apps, which offer features to digitally alter images to reveal or enhance nudity, have found…
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Gemini’s Auto Browse: Google Previews an AI-Powered Chrome That Could Redefine Web Tasks
What is Auto Browse and Why It Matters Google is testing a new mode in Chrome that aims to change how we interact with the web. Dubbed “auto browse,” the feature leverages Gemini-powered AI to automatically perform routine online tasks. Think of it as a proactive assistant that can parse your goals, fill out forms,…