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Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

After Discord fiasco, age-check tech promises privacy by running locally. Does it work?

Age-verification systems using on-device face scans and cross-platform age keys reduce privacy risks, but widespread distrust of vendors and past data breaches undermine user confidence in these technologies.
Healthcare
fromFortune
1 week ago

Microsoft launches Copilot Health, a dedicated space for personal health data and AI-driven insights | Fortune

Microsoft launched Copilot Health, an AI assistant feature that integrates and analyzes health data from wearables, electronic health records, and lab results to provide personalized health insights and provider recommendations.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

What parents need to know about tracking their kids with GPS

If you track your children's location using tech, you're not alone. A 2024 survey by Pew Research Center found that one in four parents monitor their kids' whereabouts using GPS. But is that private data safe? Consumer Reports evaluated 15 popular kid-tracking devices, and here's what they found. Overall, Apple's AirTags and Apple Watches, eufy's SmartTrack Link, and Garmin's Bounce performed well when it came to privacy and data security.
Privacy technologies
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Therapists, It's Time to Try AI Before You Dismiss It

Clients already use AI tools like ChatGPT for journaling, emotional regulation, and real-time support, offering benefits but also privacy, misinformation, and reliance risks.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

US parents and teachers: share your experiences of AI in schools

Melania Trump invited K-12 students to enter a government-sponsored nationwide contest using AI tools to address community problems, with parents and teachers asked to share experiences.
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