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Jan 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Google's AI Mode: A Smarter Search, But at What Cost?

Google is rolling out a new feature called "Personal Intelligence" for its AI Mode. This tool taps into your Gmail and Google Photos to provide more tailored responses. Think of it as a personal assistant who knows your life details. But, is this a helpful upgrade or a step too far into your persona

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Jan 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's New Age Check: A Step Towards Safer Teen Use?

TikTok is introducing a new way to check users' ages in Europe. This move aims to keep kids under 13 off the platform. The app will use different clues to guess if a user is too young. These clues include what the user posts and how they act on the app. If the app thinks a user might be under 13, a

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Italy's Data Watchdog Faces Corruption Cloud

Italy's data privacy agency, often seen as a tough enforcer of tech giants, is now under scrutiny itself. Police recently raided its offices as part of a corruption and embezzlement investigation. The probe focuses on the agency's president and three board members, with allegations of overspending a

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Jan 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI's Dark Side: A Look at the Disturbing Content It's Creating

AI technology is being used to create some really disturbing stuff. Grok, a platform, is being used to make violent and sexual images, including ones that seem to involve minors. This is not just happening in hidden corners of the internet anymore. It's becoming more mainstream, and the results are

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Jan 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Health Gadgets: Are They Really Helpful or Just Hype?

At the recent CES trade show, a variety of AI-powered health gadgets were showcased. These gadgets promised to improve health in unique ways, like a smart scale that scans your feet to monitor heart health and an egg-shaped device that tracks hormones to help with conception. However, experts are ra

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Jan 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Tool That Keeps Your Secrets Safe

A new AI tool called CallGPT 6X has been launched. It is designed to keep your personal information safe while you use it. This tool works right in your web browser. It checks and processes sensitive data before sending it to any AI service. People who use AI tools often switch between different ap

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Dec 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

California Takes the Lead in AI Regulation

In 2025, California made big moves in the world of AI. It became the main regulator of AI by passing over 30 laws related to AI. This is because many big AI companies are based there or do business there. These laws cover a lot of ground. They criminalize deepfake "undressing" images. They also prot

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Dec 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Dark Web Tool: A Short-Lived Experiment

Google is saying goodbye to its dark web report feature. Starting February 16, 2026, this tool will no longer be available. It was introduced about a year and a half ago to help users keep an eye on their personal information on the dark web. The tool scanned data breach dumps and alerted users if

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Nov 28 2025BUSINESS

The Power of Data and Independence in Investment Insights

In the world of investing, information is power. A company offers a wide range of products and services to both investment professionals and individual investors. These offerings include license agreements, subscriptions, asset-based fees, and even conference admissions and sponsorships. The goal is

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Nov 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Sharing Data and Knowledge Without Compromising Privacy

In today's data-driven world, many companies have valuable information but lack the expertise to use it effectively. On the other hand, some organizations have the skills to analyze data but need access to diverse datasets to build robust machine learning models. This creates a win-win situation whe

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