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2025-03-31 11:58:22
Cat-and-mouse game on between #AI bots and web services - directing AI bots to a garbage collection:
Cloudflare says the labyrinth forces them to waste time and resources — and become laden with worthless synthetic data — while enabling the platform to gather info on bots and tag them in case they return.
https://futurism.com/cloudflare-trap-ai-scrapers-maze
Map your train trip across Europe, and let an online service book your train tickets and hotel stays
2025-03-25 15:06:00
More and more travelers are choosing trains to reach their destinations, especially in Europe where distances often are perfectly suitable for rail and road travel. As everyone who has booked a cross border train trip in Europe knows, it tends to require time, and willingness to research country specific train … Read >
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2025-03-25 08:51:50
Perhaps tempting proposal, but #cybersecurity #AI agents must have more or less full access to all resources of PCs ( and phones?). Agents probably will transfer data to #Microsoft AI servers for analysis. - - -
AI agents are becoming an increasingly popular way for companies like Microsoft to sell businesses on AI tools. Microsoft relaunched its Copilot for businesses earlier this year with free AI chat and access to pay-as-you-go AI agents.
https://www.theverge.com/news/634598/microsoft-security-copilot-ai-agents
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2025-03-22 19:48:50
Perhaps this is the first concrete step to end the wild west of #adtech ---
of #Meta had agreed to stop using her personal data for direct marketing purposes, "which in non-legalese means I've essentially been able to turn off all the creepy, invasive, targeted ads on #Facebook. #privacy
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1en1yjv4dpo
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2025-03-21 08:49:30
#EU has announced actions against both Apple and Google. Regulators have announced that #Apple will be required to open up support for non-Apple accessories on the #iPhone, but it may be too late for #Google to make changes.
https://arstechnica.com/apple/2025/03/eu-accuses-google-and-apple-of-stifling-competition-under-digital-markets-act/
You ain’t seen nothing yet – if you haven’t visited a Cultural Route in Europe
2025-03-16 15:33:00
Sometimes, on the road it is possible to find something unexpected, like a strange construction of stones, or a curiosity from ancient times that leaves a note in your long term memory. For instance, I encountered a huge field of megaliths in Brittany, France years ago. It was amazing, but … Read >
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2025-03-12 07:46:26
New #book by a former #Facebook manager shows how the company runs its operations:
Her book offers one person’s perspective on the evolution of a company that’s seeking to become more powerful than ever by aiming to be a leader in the artificial intelligence revolution.
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/11/tech/meta-whistleblower-book-sarah-wynn-williams/index.html
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2025-03-09 08:24:20
When users visit a website that requests permission to send notifications, they may unknowingly grant scammers a powerful tool. #Cybercriminals take advantage of this by tricking users into accepting notifications. Once accepted, users are bombarded with misleading messages that redirect them to fraudulent content. #cybersecurity
https://ciso2ciso.com/what-happens-when-push-notifications-go-malicious-sourcehackread-com/
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2025-03-05 08:28:06
#Google personal data collection and trading allows #adtech identify and target any demographics:
data brokers aim to craft customized lists of potential targets, such as people who have “careers in the armed forces” and enjoy “gambling in general,” or those who are an “active conservative voter” likely to “participate in a civil protest.
https://www.wired.com/story/google-dv360-banned-audience-segments-national-security/
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2025-03-03 08:42:41
Lenovo is demonstrating a #solar powered #laptop:
While the PC still works with a traditional charger, the idea is that the solar power can give the user an extra bit of battery when the device is running low and there may not be access to a charging point.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/02/lenovo-teases-solar-powered-and-foldable-screen-concept-laptops.html
Have you already visited countries projected to be the most popular destinations of the future?
2025-03-02 15:46:00
The most visited travel destinations in the world tend to be the same year after year, although changes happen as well. Changes are gradual – it may take 10 years, for instance, for the top 5 most popular countries to be reshuffled. A consultancy of large … Read >
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2025-02-27 08:28:55
One of #Google SafetyCore's most controversial aspects is that it installs silently on devices running #Android 9 and later without explicit user consent. This step has raised concerns among users regarding privacy and control over their devices.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/a-new-android-feature-is-scanning-your-photos-for-sensitive-content-how-to-stop-it/
