Software development
fromThe Verge
1 day agoMicrosoft is ending the Windows Update nightmare - and letting you pause them indefinitely
Microsoft is reforming Windows Update to give users more control over updates and reduce disruptions.
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Privacy technologies
fromHuffPost
1 week agoWe've Been Dealing With This Controversial Google Feature For Years. Here's How To Remove It.
Users can disable Google's AI overviews in search results using simple workarounds like adding "-ai" to queries or configuring Chrome settings to create an AI-free search engine option.
fromFast Company
3 weeks agoI completely missed what ChatGPT was doing to me-until an 11-minute phone call made it painfully obvious
Along the way, I've done what I think a lot of AI power users eventually wind up doing: I've gone into the personalization and settings and told the chatbot to be neutral, direct, and just-the-facts. I don't want a chatbot that tells me "That is a brilliant idea!" every time I explore a tweak to my business strategy. They're not all brilliant, I assure you. And I don't want a lecture about how if I truly have shoulder issues I should see a "real" physical therapist. I'm an adult. I'm not outsourcing my judgment to a robot.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
4 months agoDame Emma Thompson gives the 'AI revolution' both barrels
When Stephen Colbert asked the Oscar-winning performer and writer how she felt about "the coming AI revolution," Thompson didn't hold back: "Intense irritation." Her target? Microsoft Word's Copilot feature, which constantly offers to rewrite her work. "When I've written something and put it into a Word document, it's constantly saying, 'Would you like me to rewrite that for you?'" Thompson said.
Tech industry
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Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
10 months agoHow to prevent your streaming device from tracking your viewing habits (and why it makes a difference)
Many streaming devices collect excessive user data, compromising privacy and leading to targeted advertisements.
Users can regain control over privacy settings on streaming devices to limit data collection.
Utilizing a VPN can help protect user anonymity and reduce tracking by streaming services.
fromZDNET
8 months agoTired of AI images online? This search engine lets you hide them from results now
DuckDuckGo has released a new setting that allows users to hide AI-generated images, aligning with its philosophy of being 'private, useful, and optional.' This feature empowers users to filter content based on personal preferences, ensuring they can curate their search experience, whether they want AI-generated images visible or filtered out.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
8 months agoHow One 1990s Browser Decision Created Big Tech's Data Monopolies (And How We Might Finally Fix It) - Above the Law
The same origin paradigm is simple but devastating: Every website and app exists in its own completely isolated universe, preventing direct data sharing.
Digital life
fromThe Verge
11 months agoThe humble screenshot might be the key to great AI assistants
"Screenshots are the most universal method of capturing digital information... It's this portable data format... there's nothing else that's quite so portable that you can move between any piece of software."
Artificial intelligence
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