Qualifying iPhone users can now claim Apple Siri AI settlement
If you purchased an AI-capable iPhone from Apple, hoping for an upgraded Siri, it’s worth checking when you made that purchase. You might be eligible for a part of a proposed $250 million settlement concerning this issue. There’s now an open claims process for qualifying iPhone users. The lawsuit revolves around claims that customers bought […]
Initial Users Say AI Agents Are Disrupting Their Lives
Concerns Rise Over Personal AI Agents and Privacy Issues As personal AI agents designed to act on behalf of users become more accessible, some early users are reporting troubling experiences. These range from unsolicited access to private accounts to the creation of false information and security alerts. Four users shared their stories, revealing the ongoing […]
Instagram’s new $3.99 ‘Plus’ subscription criticized as a ‘new low’ that allows users to ‘torture’ themselves
Instagram’s New Premium Feature Raises Concerns Instagram is stepping into the world of subscriptions with its new premium offering, Instagram Plus, priced at $3.99 a month. The app promotes this feature as a way to enhance self-expression, foster closer connections with friends, and personalize user experiences in innovative ways. This monthly subscription provides users with […]
Meta users are drawn to the appealing ‘thirst trap’ Muse mascot
He certainly adds a unique twist to being an “assistant.” People online have been quite taken with Meta’s new Muse assistant, especially after it received a rather provocative update. Named Jolly, this character serves as the face of Meta’s Muse AI assistant, which is designed to handle various tasks for users, from sending emails to […]
Facebook held responsible for misleading users in Cambridge Analytica controversy
New Mexico Jury Finds Facebook Liable for Deceptive Practices A jury in New Mexico decided on Friday that Facebook had misled users regarding the privacy measures on its platform, marking another significant legal blow for the tech giant, which has already faced substantial financial consequences. The jury identified over 43 million infringements of the state’s […]
These smart TVs are said to be monitoring users, collecting their information, and selling it.
Your Smart TV Might Be Watching You The smart television hanging on your wall has more uses than just streaming your favorite shows; it may actually be monitoring you. A recent expose reveals that certain smart TVs are capturing conversations happening in the living room, keeping unencrypted transcripts, and collecting other private information—purportedly to improve […]
Siri class action settlement of $250 million allows iPhone users to file claims
Apple Class Action Settlement Apple customers might soon see some compensation—up to $95 each—from a class action settlement tied to claims that the company advertised AI capabilities that weren’t fully present on certain devices. Earlier this year, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to resolve a class action lawsuit regarding the delayed integration of AI […]
Study claims sports betting app supposedly employs AI to focus on users who are more prone to losing money on wagers
A well-known betting company has developed an artificial intelligence system aimed at identifying customers likely to incur significant losses, subsequently overwhelming them with promotional offers to encourage more betting. DraftKings established a machine learning model in 2023 that evaluated online casino players based on their expected losses after receiving free bets or bonuses, according to […]
PlayStation users might qualify for $7.85 million settlement from Sony
Gamers Hit the Jackpot If you’re a PlayStation user, you might be in for a nice surprise. Eligible players will soon get payments, which will come as store credit, thanks to a $7.85 million settlement. Sony, the parent company of PlayStation, finds itself accused of violating federal antitrust laws along with some state regulations. The […]
Hackers are attempting to take money from X users — make sure you’re not one of them
If you haven’t been closely following X, you might not know that Elon Musk recently introduced X Money, a platform for financial services that he first envisioned when acquiring the X.com domain back in 1999. However, right after it launched, users experienced some troubling security issues as hackers attempted to exploit vulnerabilities. X Money operates […]