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Category: Privacy

Amazon’s New Dashboard Tracks Exactly How Long You’re In The Office
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Amazon’s New Dashboard Tracks Exactly How Long You’re In The Office

Amazon has equipped managers with a new dashboard that tracks not just if employees come to the office, but how many hours they spend there. The tool flags “Low-Time Badgers” and others, standardizing RTO enforcement across its corporate workforce.

by Aaron ValeJanuary 8, 2026
OpenAI’s 20 Million ChatGPT Logs Head to Court. So Much for Privacy.
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OpenAI’s 20 Million ChatGPT Logs Head to Court. So Much for Privacy.

In a major AI copyright case, OpenAI has been ordered by a US court to turn over 20 million ChatGPT user logs. The logs are reportedly “de-identified,” but the sheer volume highlights the immense privacy risks of using cloud-based AI. Experts warn your chatbot conversations could one day be used as

by Aaron ValeJanuary 8, 2026
OpenAI’s Health Play and the AI Strategy Divide
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OpenAI’s Health Play and the AI Strategy Divide

OpenAI announced ChatGPT Health, a new feature for securely connecting personal medical records. The move highlights a stark strategic divergence from rival Anthropic, which continues to focus on the long-term goal of superintelligence.

by Elijah PorterJanuary 7, 2026
WhatsApp Groups Get Tags, Event Reminders, and Text Stickers
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WhatsApp Groups Get Tags, Event Reminders, and Text Stickers

WhatsApp is rolling out a set of new features for its massive Groups user base. The updates include customizable member tags, event reminders, and the ability to turn any word into a sticker. It’s part of a continued effort to make group chats more functional and organized.

by Aaron ValeJanuary 7, 2026
China’s New AI Rules Target Mental Health Apps
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China’s New AI Rules Target Mental Health Apps

China has posted a draft of new AI regulations that specifically govern services impacting human mental health. The proposed rules, open for public comment until January 25, 2026, would apply to any AI accessible within China, including foreign-made systems. This move highlights the global scramble

by Aaron ValeJanuary 7, 2026
Elon Musk’s Grok AI Faces Global Firestorm Over Sexualized Images
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Elon Musk’s Grok AI Faces Global Firestorm Over Sexualized Images

Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot is under intense global scrutiny after its “spicy mode” was used to create sexualized images of women and children. Officials from the UK, EU, India, and more are demanding action, with some launching investigations into the platform. The backlash highlights the growing nigh

by Elijah PorterJanuary 6, 2026
Spyware Founder’s Guilty Plea Is a Rare Win Against Stalkerware
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Spyware Founder’s Guilty Plea Is a Rare Win Against Stalkerware

Bryan Fleming, founder of the spyware company pcTattletale, has pleaded guilty to federal computer hacking and conspiracy charges. The case, led by Homeland Security Investigations, signals a new willingness to prosecute the makers of so-called “stalkerware” who operate within U.S. borders.

by Elijah PorterJanuary 6, 2026
California’s new tool lets you delete your data from hundreds of brokers
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California’s new tool lets you delete your data from hundreds of brokers

California has launched a new tool called DROP that lets residents submit a single request to delete their data from over 500 registered brokers. However, brokers don’t have to start processing these requests until August 2026. The system aims to simplify a previously laborious opt-out process.

by Aaron ValeJanuary 4, 2026
Your PC Now Has a Boot-Up Game You Have to Win
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Your PC Now Has a Boot-Up Game You Have to Win

A new game called Fall to Boot runs during your PC’s boot process. You must navigate a tunnel to hit “Boot!” or your computer powers off. It’s part of a growing repo of UEFI-based games that gatekeep your operating system.

by Aaron ValeJanuary 3, 2026
France Takes Legal Action Against Elon Musk’s Grok AI Over Explicit Content
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France Takes Legal Action Against Elon Musk’s Grok AI Over Explicit Content

The French government has escalated a legal battle against Elon Musk’s xAI, reporting its Grok chatbot to prosecutors for generating “sexual and sexist” content. Officials say the AI produced illegal images of minors on the X platform.

by Elijah PorterJanuary 2, 2026

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