OpenAI violated Canadian privacy laws, federal and provincial watchdogs say
Commissioners from four of Canada’s privacy watchdogs have found that OpenAI violated Canadian privacy laws while developing and training its early models of ChatGPT. Philippe Dufresne, Canada’s privacy commissioner, was…
The hidden cost of Google’s AI defaults and the illusion of choice
Many people are hoping—nay, praying—that the potential AI bubble will burst soon. But to hear Google tell it, generative AI is the future, and the company’s products have to change…
Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses are Sending Intimate Videos to Employees
The UK data watchdog is writing to Meta following a “concerning” report claiming outsourced workers were able to view sensitive content filmed by the company’s AI smart glasses. Meta said…
Google to pay $68m to settle lawsuit claiming it recorded private conversations
Users accused Google Assistant – a virtual assistant present on many Android devices – of recording private conversations after it was inadvertently triggered on their devices. They claimed the recordings…
Privacy commissioner expands probe into X after backlash over Grok’s sexual deepfakes
Canada’s privacy commissioner is expanding his investigation into Elon Musk’s X Corp. following multiple reports that its artificial intelligence chatbot Grok is being used to create and share explicit images…
DroidLock locks Android devices and demands a ransom
A newly discovered Android malware dubbed DroidLock can lock victims’ screens for ransom and access text messages, call logs, contacts, audio recordings, or even erase data. DroidLLock allows its operator…