privacy
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Biden’s ‘AI Bill of Rights’ Sounds Nice, But That’s About It
The Biden Administration on Tuesday revealed a first-of-its-kind “AI bill of rights” calling on developers and policymakers to address longstanding issues of algorithmic bias and discrimination. The blueprint document details numerous examples where AI can negatively impact communities and urges developers to embed equitable practices into their design philosophy.
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Flo Period-Tracking App Releases ‘Anonymous Mode,’ but Users Should Still Be Cautious
Period tracking app Flo is hoping its newly released “Anonymous Mode” will give users the confidence to continue using their product even as state law enforcement authorities around the country appear increasingly interested in soliciting data from apps to prosecute alleged abortion seekers. Privacy experts speaking with Gizmodo welcomed Flo’s update but warned it still…
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U.S. FTC Accuses Data Broker of Letting Anyone Track Millions of Americans for Free
The Federal Trade Commission announced a lawsuit Monday against a major data broker, accusing it of offering services that allow for the tracking of Americans at sensitive locations, such as addiction clinics or domestic violence shelters.
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This Phone Marketed For Kids Might Actually Be a Good Thing
Opel Mobile has created a new phone called SmartKids Phone. It is Australia’s first ‘ultra safe’ smartphone for children and I can see a lot of benefits.