knoppix1d ago

GrapheneOS notes Android 17 “sort of” support, reflecting early compatibility work rather than a fully stable rollout across devices. 📱
It tracks Android 17 privacy upgrades like stronger permissions and encryption while maintaining its hardened AOSP-based security model. 🔐

@privacyguides
@GrapheneOS

🔗 https://www.privacyguides.org/news/2026/06/17/android-17-launched-what-new-privacy-security-features-does-it-bring/

#TechNews #GrapheneOS #Android #Privacy #Security #OpenSource #FOSS #Mobile #MobileSecurity #Encryption #AOSP #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #Linux #UserPrivacy

Android 17 Launched, What New Privacy/Security Features Does it Bring?

Android 17 has now officially launched, bringing with it a slew of new privacy and security upgrades like the new Contact Picker and post-quantum app signing.

Privacy Guides
Mashable India [Unofficial]2d ago

Reliance Jio's AI Summary Of Telephone Calls Triggers Privacy Concerns

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://in.mashable.com/tech/111166/reliance-jios-ai-summary-of-telephone-calls-triggers-privacy-concerns

Hacker NewsJun 3

I Don't Want My Search Engine to Think for Me

https://searchzee.com/blog/search-without-ai-summaries

#HackerNews #searchengine #userprivacy #technology #AI #ethics #digitalfreedom

I Don't Want My Search Engine to Think for Me

AI search summaries feel like progress. They aren't. Here's why results-only search is better for finding accurate information — and for the web itself.

SearchZee
N-gated Hacker NewsMay 27
🤖✨ In a stunning display of corporate altruism, #PostHog is generously allowing its users to contribute their #data to train #AI models... by default. It's an opt-out extravaganza where your data fuels the future of AI, whether you like it or not. 🛠️🔍 Remember, nothing screams "cutting-edge innovation" quite like turning your customers into unwitting guinea pigs! 🐹💾
https://posthog.com/blog/training-ai-models #CorporateAltruism #UserPrivacy #Innovation #DataEthics #HackerNews #ngated
Training our own AI models - PostHog

I really think we're on the verge of some of our best work through the next six months. Over the past year, we've started building more AI-powered…

github.com/ghostwriterMay 12

🚨 Heads up, Chrome users!

Google’s browser is quietly downloading a 4GB AI model without permission.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/chrome-is-quietly-downloading-4gb-ai-model-without-your-permission

#MachineLearning #TechNews #Chrome #Google #Privacy #CyberSecurity #DataSecurity #OnlineSafety #DigitalRights #TechUpdate #TechAlert #AIModel #BigData #UserPrivacy

PPC LandMay 4
FYI: OpenAI's privacy policy now lets advertisers send purchase data: OpenAI updated its US privacy policy on April 30 to formalize advertiser data sharing, purchase data receipt, and user targeting through marketing partners. https://ppc.land/openais-privacy-policy-now-lets-advertisers-send-purchase-data/ #OpenAI #PrivacyPolicy #DataSharing #DigitalMarketing #UserPrivacy
OpenAI's privacy policy now lets advertisers send purchase data

OpenAI updated its US privacy policy on April 30 to formalize advertiser data sharing, purchase data receipt, and user targeting through marketing partners.

PPC Land
SquaredTechApr 21
Exciting news for tech enthusiasts in Pakistan! Gemini Personal Intelligence has launched, integrating AI into Gmail, Photos, and more, for personalized responses while maintaining user-controlled privacy. Time to experience next-generation AI! #GeminiPersonalIntelligence #AIInPakistan #UserPrivacy
https://www.squaredtech.co/gemini-personal-intelligence-launch-pakistan?fsp_sid=7705
Gemini Personal Intelligence Launch In Pakistan Brings AI Powered Personal Context

Gemini Personal Intelligence launch in Pakistan enables AI to use Gmail, Photos, and more for tailored responses with user controlled privacy

SquaredTech
WinbuzzerApr 15

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/04/15/google-microsoft-meta-ignore-privacy-opt-outs-audit-xcxwbn/

Google, Microsoft, Meta Ignore Privacy Opt-Outs, Audit Finds

#Privacy #Google #Microsoft #MetaInc #BigTech #FAcebook #Instagram #DataPrivacy #DataProtection #UserPrivacy #AdTech #Tracking #GoogleChrome #WebBrowsers #Cookies

Mashable India [Unofficial]Apr 11

Pavel Durov Hails Telegram’s ‘Secret Chats’ After FBI Recovered Deleted Signal Texts From Notifications

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://in.mashable.com/tech/108346/pavel-durov-hails-telegrams-secret-chats-after-fbi-recovered-deleted-signal-texts-from-notifications

Hacker NewsApr 5

Someone at BrowserStack Is Leaking Users' Email Address

https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/04/someone-at-browserstack-is-leaking-users-email-address/

#HackerNews #BrowserStack #EmailLeak #UserPrivacy #Cybersecurity #DataBreach

Someone at BrowserStack is Leaking Users' Email Address

Like all good nerds, I generate a unique email address for every service I sign up to. This has several advantages - it allows me to see if a message is legitimately from a service, if a service is hacked the hackers can't go credential stuffing, and I instantly know who leaked my address. A few weeks ago I signed up for BrowserStack as I wanted to join their Open Source programme. I had a few…

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