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License Plate Readers in Michigan Ignite Privacy Concerns as Communities Push Back

More than 125 Michigan cities and counties have deployed automated license plate readers, primarily through Flock Safety contracts. While law enforcement agencies tout the technology for solving crimes and locating missing people, privacy advocates and citizens are raising alarms about surveillance overreach, data sharing with federal agencies including ICE, and the erosion of citizen privacy rights.

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License Plate Readers in Michigan Ignite Privacy Concerns as Communities Push Back

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Firefox introduces AI browser kill switch to let users block all generative AI features

Mozilla announced that Firefox 148 will introduce comprehensive AI controls on February 24, allowing users to block all current and future generative AI features with a single toggle. The move comes after user backlash and addresses concerns from Firefox's community who want nothing to do with AI in their browser while still catering to those seeking AI tools.

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Firefox introduces AI browser kill switch to let users block all generative AI features

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Ring opens Search Party feature to everyone, pledges $1 million to animal shelters nationwide

Amazon's Ring is making its AI-powered Search Party feature available to anyone in the US, even those without Ring cameras. The feature has reunited more than one dog per day since launching last fall. Ring is also committing $1 million to equip 4,000 animal shelters with camera systems, expanding its network to help more lost dogs find their way home.

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Ring opens Search Party feature to everyone, pledges $1 million to animal shelters nationwide

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Google Gemini tests tool to import chat history from ChatGPT and rival AI chatbots

Google Gemini is developing a beta feature called Import AI chats that allows users to transfer conversation histories from ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI platforms. The tool aims to eliminate the friction of switching AI chatbots by preserving conversational context, though imported data will be stored in Gemini activity and used for AI training.

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Google Gemini tests tool to import chat history from ChatGPT and rival AI chatbots

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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT ads at rates matching Super Bowl broadcasts as monetization begins

OpenAI has begun rolling out advertisements in ChatGPT for free and $8 Go subscribers, with internal pricing reportedly set at $60 per thousand views—matching premium NFL broadcast slots. The company insists ads won't influence ChatGPT answers and will remain clearly labeled, though questions about engagement metrics and value persist as the AI monetization push begins.

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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT ads at rates matching Super Bowl broadcasts as monetization begins

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Mozilla forms rebel alliance to challenge Big Tech's approach to AI browsers

Mozilla announces a 'rebel alliance' to develop human-centered AI tools for Firefox and beyond. The company vows to create opt-in AI features with full user choice, including the ability to disable AI completely. By partnering with open-source developers, responsible startups, and technologists, Mozilla aims to push AI development in a direction that prioritizes trust and transparency over profit.

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Mozilla forms rebel alliance to challenge Big Tech's approach to AI browsers

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Moltbook AI social network attracts 1.6 million bots, but scientists warn of security risks

A new social media platform for bots called Moltbook has exploded to over 1.6 million registered AI agents since launching on January 28. The Reddit-style social network allows autonomous AI agents to post, comment, and debate without human intervention. But researchers warn the platform poses serious security concerns while much of the content may actually be human-generated AI theater.

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Moltbook AI social network attracts 1.6 million bots, but scientists warn of security risks

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OpenAI reveals how AI agents protect users from malicious links as automated browsing expands

OpenAI has detailed its security approach for AI agents that browse the web and complete tasks autonomously. As more than 60% of consumers now start at least one daily task with AI, the company warns that malicious links pose serious risks. OpenAI uses link transparency, constrained browsing, and human approval to protect users from phishing attempts and data exposure.

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OpenAI reveals how AI agents protect users from malicious links as automated browsing expands

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Microsoft scales back Copilot in Windows 11 apps after user backlash over aggressive AI push

Microsoft is reportedly pulling back on Copilot integration across Windows 11 apps following intense user backlash and internal pushback against excessive AI features. The company plans to remove or rebrand Copilot in apps like Notepad and Paint while shifting focus to fixing stability issues that have plagued recent updates.

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Microsoft scales back Copilot in Windows 11 apps after user backlash over aggressive AI push

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Apple and Google's Siri Gemini partnership sparks debate over where AI assistant will actually run

Apple and Google announced a multiyear partnership to power Siri with Gemini AI technology, but conflicting statements from CEOs Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai have created confusion about where the assistant will run and what it means for user privacy. With 2.5 billion active Apple devices at stake, analysts are demanding clarity on server infrastructure, data access, and the technical details both companies have been reluctant to share.

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Apple and Google's Siri Gemini partnership sparks debate over where AI assistant will actually run

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AI Toy Security Flaw Exposed Over 50,000 Kids' Chat Logs to Anyone With a Gmail Account

Security researchers discovered that Bondu, an AI-powered stuffed toy company, left more than 50,000 children's chat transcripts completely unprotected on its web portal. Anyone with a Gmail account could access kids' names, birthdates, family details, and intimate conversations. The company fixed the issue within hours, but the incident raises serious questions about privacy risks with AI toys and the sensitive personal information they collect from children.

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AI Toy Security Flaw Exposed Over 50,000 Kids' Chat Logs to Anyone With a Gmail Account

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Federal agents deploy facial recognition tech in immigration crackdown, sparking privacy concerns

Immigration enforcement takes a digital turn as federal agents use Mobile Fortify app to scan faces on the street without consent. The Department of Homeland Security's expanding surveillance apparatus has scanned over 100,000 people since last year, raising alarm among civil liberties experts who warn that citizens and noncitizens alike are being swept into vast databases with little oversight.

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Federal agents deploy facial recognition tech in immigration crackdown, sparking privacy concerns

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Studio Atelico's Bobium Brawlers lets players create creatures with AI while paying artist royalties

Studio Atelico announces Bobium Brawlers, an AI-first game launching on iOS later this year. The turn-based card battler lets players create unique creatures using on-device AI text prompts. CEO Piero Molino argues gamers oppose player exploitation and AI slop, not AI itself, while the studio pays human artists royalties on AI-generated content.

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Studio Atelico's Bobium Brawlers lets players create creatures with AI while paying artist royalties

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CISA's Acting Director Uploaded Sensitive Files to ChatGPT, Triggering Federal Investigation

Dr. Madhu Gottumukkala, acting director of CISA, uploaded sensitive government documents into the public version of ChatGPT last summer, triggering automated security alerts. The incident has sparked a Department of Homeland Security investigation into potential data exposure and raises critical questions about federal AI governance and human element vulnerability in cybersecurity.

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CISA's Acting Director Uploaded Sensitive Files to ChatGPT, Triggering Federal Investigation

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OpenAI builds biometric social network to create bot-free platform with iris scanning

OpenAI is developing a social media platform that requires users to verify their identity through biometric data like iris scanning or Apple's Face ID. The bot-free network, led by a small team of fewer than 10 people, aims to solve the AI bot problem plaguing platforms like X by implementing proof-of-personhood technology potentially linked to Sam Altman's Worldcoin project.

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OpenAI builds biometric social network to create bot-free platform with iris scanning

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