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Built on Borrowed Data: The Hidden Human Cost of Your Favorite AI Tools
A new Amnesty International report reveals how mass data scraping and skyrocketing environmental costs are baked into the design of generative AI.
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Rs 20 Bhel Puri Wrapped In Bank Statement Goes Viral. Man Calls Privacy And Hygiene A 'Joke'
For many people online, the bigger shock was that food was being served on discarded printed paper coated with ink.
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Owned An Android Phone Since 2017? You Might Qualify For Google's $135 Million Payout
The case centres on allegations that the company collected user data without clear consent, raising fresh concerns over digital privacy and data tracking practices.
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Apple’s Big Health Move in India: Watch Gets Sleep Apnea Alerts, AirPods Pro Gain Hearing Test Feature
Apple on Thursday announced the arrival of two of its biggest health-focused features in India. The Cupertino-based tech giant says it has received regulatory approval to roll out Sleep Apnea Notifications on supported Apple Watch models and the Hearing Test feature on AirPods Pro in the country. Both features are designed to help address major hea...
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Standalone Siri App to Reportedly Feature Chat Auto Deletion as Apple Focuses on Privacy
Apple is said to be preparing a major overhaul of Siri for iOS 27 as part of its artificial intelligence (AI) efforts, and at the forefront could be the standalone app. The Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to unveil its next-generation operating system for iPhone and other devices at WWDC 2026. Ahead of the developer conference, a seasoned jo...
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Google Reportedly Rolling Out Magic Cue-Inspired Contextual Suggestions Feature on Android
Google is said to have begun rolling out a new feature on Android that provides AI-generated recommendations based on the users’ daily routine. As per a report, it is called Contextual Suggestions and functions as a lighter version of Magic Cue, the AI-powered predictive assistant that is exclusive to Pixel devices. While it was not officially an...
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Why Trump's Delegation Entered China Without Personal Phones
They have chosen to take restricted “clean” devices, temporary laptops and controlled communication systems designed to reduce risks of surveillance, hacking and data interception in China
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Pune Woman Says Restaurant Staff Stole Number From QR Menu, Sent Late-Night Texts
The incident has sparked widespread debate online about customer privacy, digital safety, and data protection in restaurants.
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'Big Mistake': Swanand Kirkire Alleges Toyota Shared Personal Data Leading To Spam Calls, Company Responds
Toyota India allegedly shared Swanand Kirkire's contact, resulting in numerous unsolicited sales calls.
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WHO Raises Safety Concerns As Artificial Intelligence Gains Ground In European Health Services
Oslo, April 21 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining ground in health care systems across the European Union, with all 27 member states identifying better patient care as a key driver of AI development and most already deploying AI tools in
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Woman Shares Screenshot Of Rapido Rider Messaging Her After Trip, Company Apologises
This incident has sparked discussions about security and data privacy when using ride-hailing services.
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Microsoft's Recall Feature Faces Criticism After TotalRecall Reloaded Tool Regains Access to Data
TotalRecall Reloaded, a tool by cybersecurity researcher Alexander Hagenah, has raised new concerns about Microsoft’s Windows Recall feature. The tool can access Recall data after user authentication, despite Microsoft’s redesigned security measures. Hagenah argues that while storage is secure, the way data is accessed remains vulnerable. Micro...
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Europeans Do Not Trust China, US Tech Companies With Their Data: Survey
A new survey has found that Europeans do not trust Chinese and US-based tech companies when it comes to handling their data. The findings are important at a time when artificial intelligence (AI) companies based out of these two countries have started gaining a user base from across the globe.
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Hong Kong Introduces New Device Password Rules, What It Means For Travellers
Hong Kong police can now put you in jail without a court order for refusing to share your device passwords.
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OpenAI Brings ChatGPT to Apple CarPlay, but It Cannot Access Navigation and Live Location Data
ChatGPT is rolling out to Apple CarPlay, allowing iPhone users on iOS 26.4 or later to interact with the assistant through voice while driving. The feature supports starting new chats, continuing recent conversations, and working within projects directly from the car interface. It can also launch automatically in voice mode. However, it does not ac...
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Built on Borrowed Data: The Hidden Human Cost of Your Favorite AI Tools
A new Amnesty International report reveals how mass data scraping and skyrocketing environmental costs are baked into the design of generative AI.
-
Rs 20 Bhel Puri Wrapped In Bank Statement Goes Viral. Man Calls Privacy And Hygiene A 'Joke'
For many people online, the bigger shock was that food was being served on discarded printed paper coated with ink.
-
Owned An Android Phone Since 2017? You Might Qualify For Google's $135 Million Payout
The case centres on allegations that the company collected user data without clear consent, raising fresh concerns over digital privacy and data tracking practices.
-
Apple’s Big Health Move in India: Watch Gets Sleep Apnea Alerts, AirPods Pro Gain Hearing Test Feature
Apple on Thursday announced the arrival of two of its biggest health-focused features in India. The Cupertino-based tech giant says it has received regulatory approval to roll out Sleep Apnea Notifications on supported Apple Watch models and the Hearing Test feature on AirPods Pro in the country. Both features are designed to help address major hea...
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Standalone Siri App to Reportedly Feature Chat Auto Deletion as Apple Focuses on Privacy
Apple is said to be preparing a major overhaul of Siri for iOS 27 as part of its artificial intelligence (AI) efforts, and at the forefront could be the standalone app. The Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to unveil its next-generation operating system for iPhone and other devices at WWDC 2026. Ahead of the developer conference, a seasoned jo...
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Google Reportedly Rolling Out Magic Cue-Inspired Contextual Suggestions Feature on Android
Google is said to have begun rolling out a new feature on Android that provides AI-generated recommendations based on the users’ daily routine. As per a report, it is called Contextual Suggestions and functions as a lighter version of Magic Cue, the AI-powered predictive assistant that is exclusive to Pixel devices. While it was not officially an...
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Why Trump's Delegation Entered China Without Personal Phones
They have chosen to take restricted “clean” devices, temporary laptops and controlled communication systems designed to reduce risks of surveillance, hacking and data interception in China
-
Pune Woman Says Restaurant Staff Stole Number From QR Menu, Sent Late-Night Texts
The incident has sparked widespread debate online about customer privacy, digital safety, and data protection in restaurants.
-
'Big Mistake': Swanand Kirkire Alleges Toyota Shared Personal Data Leading To Spam Calls, Company Responds
Toyota India allegedly shared Swanand Kirkire's contact, resulting in numerous unsolicited sales calls.
-
WHO Raises Safety Concerns As Artificial Intelligence Gains Ground In European Health Services
Oslo, April 21 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining ground in health care systems across the European Union, with all 27 member states identifying better patient care as a key driver of AI development and most already deploying AI tools in
-
Woman Shares Screenshot Of Rapido Rider Messaging Her After Trip, Company Apologises
This incident has sparked discussions about security and data privacy when using ride-hailing services.
-
Microsoft's Recall Feature Faces Criticism After TotalRecall Reloaded Tool Regains Access to Data
TotalRecall Reloaded, a tool by cybersecurity researcher Alexander Hagenah, has raised new concerns about Microsoft’s Windows Recall feature. The tool can access Recall data after user authentication, despite Microsoft’s redesigned security measures. Hagenah argues that while storage is secure, the way data is accessed remains vulnerable. Micro...
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Europeans Do Not Trust China, US Tech Companies With Their Data: Survey
A new survey has found that Europeans do not trust Chinese and US-based tech companies when it comes to handling their data. The findings are important at a time when artificial intelligence (AI) companies based out of these two countries have started gaining a user base from across the globe.
-
Hong Kong Introduces New Device Password Rules, What It Means For Travellers
Hong Kong police can now put you in jail without a court order for refusing to share your device passwords.
-
OpenAI Brings ChatGPT to Apple CarPlay, but It Cannot Access Navigation and Live Location Data
ChatGPT is rolling out to Apple CarPlay, allowing iPhone users on iOS 26.4 or later to interact with the assistant through voice while driving. The feature supports starting new chats, continuing recent conversations, and working within projects directly from the car interface. It can also launch automatically in voice mode. However, it does not ac...
