Rory Mir1d ago

Seeking new data for AI training is no excuse," Mir told CNET.

"Such disproportionate monitoring of workers is an abuse of power and highlights the necessity of legislation to protect worker privacy by requiring consent and due process." #PressQuote

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/meta-backs-off-data-tracking-of-employees-train-ai-models/

Meta Halts Employee Data Tracking After Sensitive Info Reportedly Exposed

The company wanted to use the controversial program to help train its AI.

CNET
Rory Mir5d ago
"While it might come with money or a service upfront, the data you share has a way of coming back to bite you." #PressQuote https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwerjy20kyo
Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free

An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.

Rory MirApr 14

"This could look like Nintendo blocking a Pikachu toy, John Deere blocking a replacement part, or even patent trolls forcing the hand of hardware companies. [...] Repressive regimes, here or abroad, could likewise block the printing of 'extreme' and 'obscene' symbols, or tools of resistance like popular anti-ICE community whistles."

https://www.theregister.com/2026/04/14/eff_california_3dprinted_firearms/ #PressQuote

California ghost-gun bill wants 3D printers to play cop, EFF says

: Proposed law could lock down open source tools and give vendors fresh reasons to inspect print files

The Register
Rory MirApr 1

“Economic inequality is creating this perverse incentive for some people to have less privacy and more powerful people to have more privacy,” @IncMagazine

https://www.inc.com/chloe-aiello/would-you-share-your-phone-calls-with-a-company-to-make-money-this-startup-is-banking-on-it/91324133 #PressQuote

Would You Share Your Phone Calls With a Company to Make Money? This Startup Is Banking on It

Neon pays users to record their calls to train AI. Experts are concerned.

Inc
Rory MirMar 30
“It’s a constant arms race of attackers and defenders, and you’re setting yourself up best if you have the most up-to-date defense you can,” https://www.inc.com/chloe-aiello/iphone-security-russian-chinese-hackers-cybercrime-apple/91323179 #PressQuote
The iPhone Security Gap Is Here: Russian and Chinese Hackers Target Out-of-Date Models With Widely Available Tools

Leaked hacking tools raise concerns about the safety of iPhones running old software.

Inc