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Science
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
6 days ago

A satellite just used AI to make its own decisions in space

A satellite has successfully used AI to autonomously capture images, drastically improving the efficiency of data collection without human intervention.
fromInsideHook
5 days ago

Can Sharks Help Predict Hurricanes?

Sharks are being used as ocean sensors to gather data for predicting hurricanes.
fromOCCRP
6 days ago

Behind the Scam: How Fraudsters Use Social Media, Software, and Shell Companies to Steal Millions

Affiliate marketers use phishing ads to collect victim data for call centers offering fake investment opportunities.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 week ago

How to turn off ACR on your TV (and why you shouldn't wait to do it)

Smart TVs with automatic content recognition (ACR) enable invasive ad surveillance by gathering viewer data for targeted advertising.
fromFlowingData
1 week ago

Down with measurements

Resource reductions are impacting U.S. government statistical agencies' ability to fulfill their responsibilities.
fromNature
1 week ago

Encouraging a 'data sufficiency' mindset is key for responsible research

Repeated data collection through field campaigns, experiments, and high-performance computing significantly contributes to emissions, necessitating considerable funding and labor from researchers.
Science
fromPrivacy International
2 weeks ago

Meta and Yandex break security to save their business model

The technique used to achieve this was truly innovative, and akin to malware behaviour. It exploited protocols to break the isolation between apps and browsers, a fundamental security concept meant to protect users.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Berkeley's Homeless Response Team has room for improvement, audit finds

Berkeley's Homeless Response Team needs better data collection, transparency, and coordination to effectively combat homelessness.
Science
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

From the hospital to the car plant: What is GM doing with CT scanners?

CT scanning significantly improves part quality and reduces development time.
fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

Want More Effective Broadband? Develop More Effective Data: Report

Improved data collection is essential for optimizing broadband technology deployment and addressing current deficiencies in assessment methods.
fromGSMArena.com
3 weeks ago

OpenAI is working on a web browser

OpenAI is developing a web browser to compete with Chrome, incorporating AI agent integrations for enhanced user tasks.
#privacy-policy
fromClickUp
3 weeks ago

10 Best Collection Tracking Software in 2025 | ClickUp

Using the right tools for inventory and data collection increases organization, accuracy, and efficiency.
#smart-tvs
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 months ago

How to disable ACR on your TV (and why it makes such a big difference for privacy)

Smart TVs utilize ACR technology for ad targeting, posing serious privacy issues regarding viewer data collection.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 months ago

How to disable ACR on your TV (and why doing makes such a big difference for privacy)

Smart TVs use automatic content recognition (ACR) to gather viewers' data for targeted advertising, raising privacy concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 months ago

How to disable ACR on your TV (and why it makes such a big difference for privacy)

Smart TVs utilize ACR technology for ad targeting, posing serious privacy issues regarding viewer data collection.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 months ago

How to disable ACR on your TV (and why doing makes such a big difference for privacy)

Smart TVs use automatic content recognition (ACR) to gather viewers' data for targeted advertising, raising privacy concerns.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Tally lets you design great free surveys in 60 seconds

Tally is the best free tool for creating surveys, offering superior design and flexibility compared to Google Forms, allowing users to create surveys in just 60 seconds.
Digital life
fromGSMArena.com
4 weeks ago

Google loses $314 million lawsuit over data transfers when Android phones are idle

Google was ordered to pay $314.6 million for collecting data from Android users without proper disclosures.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

How Do You Train an AI to Understand Time? With a Giant Pile of Data. | HackerNoon

The Time Series Pile consolidates diverse public time series datasets to enhance model pre-training capabilities for time series analysis.
#web-scraping
fromHackernoon
3 years ago
Artificial intelligence

Behind the Scenes of Using Web Scraping and AI in Investigative Journalism | HackerNoon

Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
3 years ago

Behind the Scenes of Using Web Scraping and AI in Investigative Journalism | HackerNoon

Web scraping is essential for journalists to extract public information and hold authorities accountable.
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

FCC Lifts Certified Professional Engineer Requirement for BDC Filings

Having gone through multiple reporting cycles where the 'certified professional engineer' requirement has been waived, we now know a couple of important things about this rule.
Canada news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How the Internet of Things impacts everyone's privacy

The Internet of Things, which includes any object or device that automatically sends and receives data via the internet, reveals intimate details about our lives.
Digital life
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Rubin Observatory releases first imagery of the night sky at enormous scale

Rubin Observatory's first image demonstrates its groundbreaking capabilities in astronomical research and planetary defense.
Data science
fromNature
1 month ago

Will Gates and other funders save massive public health database at risk from Trump cuts?

The termination of the DHS program threatens global health data collection and monitoring, impacting health policy and community well-being. Ultimately, funding is critical.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's first images are stunning and just the start

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory aims to create a decade-long time-lapse video of the night sky to study cosmic events.
#privacy
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Tech industry

The HackerNoon Newsletter: How to Connect an Express Application to Postgres Using Sequelize (6/21/2025) | HackerNoon

Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

NSW education department caught unaware after Microsoft Teams began collecting students' biometric data

NSW education department unaware of Microsoft collecting student biometric data.
Voice and face enrolment in Teams aims to improve communication quality.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Tech industry

The HackerNoon Newsletter: How to Connect an Express Application to Postgres Using Sequelize (6/21/2025) | HackerNoon

Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

NSW education department caught unaware after Microsoft Teams began collecting students' biometric data

NSW education department unaware of Microsoft collecting student biometric data.
Voice and face enrolment in Teams aims to improve communication quality.
fromClickUp
1 month ago

10 Best Alchemer Alternatives for Surveys & Data Collection

Alchemer's limitations prompt users to seek better alternatives for effective data collection.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Not to Trust That Science Influencer

Mistrust in institutions hampers public acceptance of scientific expertise and innovation.
Real science thrives on evidence collection rather than mere reasoning or debate.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Police to collect ethnicity data for all cases of child sexual abuse

Ignoring the issues, not examining and exposing them to the light, allows the criminality and depravity of a minority of men to be used to marginalise whole communities.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Key takeaways from grooming gangs report

The report highlights flaws in data collection, stating it is impossible to assess the scale of group-based child sexual exploitation due to under-reporting and inconsistent definitions.
UK news
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

Ping, ping ping. Here's what it's like to drive into a big hailstorm in the name of science

Knowing what's going on inside a storm is crucial to knowing what's going to happen to people in its path, meteorologists said.
OMG science
fromBBC News
1 month ago

Somerset police officer banned after pretending to work from home - BBC News

To ensure the seamless functioning of our web pages, limited information is collected and stored on your device, solely for necessary operational purposes.
Privacy technologies
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Reduced sampling for Consumer Price Index estimates

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has announced a reduction in data collection methods for the Consumer Price Index, impacting certain cities and the estimate of inflation.
Boston food
#meta
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Privacy technologies

If you own Ray-Ban Meta glasses, you should double-check your privacy settings | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Privacy technologies

If you own Ray-Ban Meta glasses, you should double-check your privacy settings | TechCrunch

EU data protection
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Meta will start using data from EU users to train its AI models

Meta will use EU user data to train AI models, emphasizing respect for privacy and offering users an opt-out option.
#privacy-law
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

A Bay Area lawsuit just landed more than 100,000 Californians cash payments

fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

A Bay Area lawsuit just landed more than 100,000 Californians cash payments

European startups
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Elon Musk: There is an 80 percent chance Starship's engine bay issues are solved

SpaceX's Starship launches prioritize data collection to improve future designs and address prior issues, aiming for successful iterations.
Elon Musk expresses optimism about SpaceX's advancements in the Starship program, focusing on solving key technical challenges.
fromHackernoon
11 months ago

From Twitter to Reddit: Exploring Data Sources for Computational Counterspeech | HackerNoon

Counterspeech datasets are vital for studying hate speech, derived from social media platforms, often through keyword searches and responses from predefined counterspeech accounts.
Data science
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

DOGE created a 'survey of surveys' for a push to cut some government data collection

The Trump administration's DOGE team is attempting to replace federal surveys, raising oversight and legality concerns.
#ai
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Most AI chatbots devour your user data - these are the worst offenders

fromFast Company
4 months ago
Growth hacking

This DOGE staffer's GitHub posts might help us understand how Elon Musk wants to bring AI into the government

Growth hacking
fromFast Company
4 months ago

This DOGE staffer's GitHub posts might help us understand how Elon Musk wants to bring AI into the government

Jordan Wick's projects suggest AI could be used to evaluate and downsize federal employees, aligning with Musk's goals for government efficiency.
#app-privacy
from9to5Mac
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Security Bite: Do an app's privacy labels influence your decision to download it? - 9to5Mac

Apple's app privacy labels aim to enhance user awareness of data collection.
There is growing skepticism about the effectiveness of privacy labels in influencing app download decisions.
Privacy technologies
from9to5Mac
4 months ago

Security Bite: Do an app's privacy labels influence your decision to download it? - 9to5Mac

Apple's privacy labels help users understand data collection practices, promoting informed app downloads.
from9to5Mac
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Security Bite: Do an app's privacy labels influence your decision to download it? - 9to5Mac

Privacy technologies
from9to5Mac
4 months ago

Security Bite: Do an app's privacy labels influence your decision to download it? - 9to5Mac

Apple's privacy labels help users understand data collection practices, promoting informed app downloads.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Where does your weather forecast come from?

Accurate weather forecasts depend on global data collection and advanced technologies like satellites and radar.
fromClickUp
2 months ago

Jotform Pricing: Plans and Features to Choose the Best One

Jotform provides an accessible and customizable online form building experience for users without coding expertise.
#router-privacy
fromCNET
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Do Wi-Fi Routers Track Your Browsing? I Read 30,000 Words of Privacy Policies to Find Out

Router privacy policies lack clarity, making it difficult for consumers to understand their data collection practices.
Privacy technologies
fromCNET
4 months ago

Can Wi-Fi Routers Track Your Browsing? Here's What I Learned After Reading 30,000 Words of Privacy Policies

Router privacy policies often lack transparency and clarity, making it challenging to understand data practices.
Users rely on vague policies that provide little assurance about data collection and sharing.
fromCNET
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Do Wi-Fi Routers Track Your Browsing? I Read 30,000 Words of Privacy Policies to Find Out

Privacy technologies
fromCNET
4 months ago

Can Wi-Fi Routers Track Your Browsing? Here's What I Learned After Reading 30,000 Words of Privacy Policies

Router privacy policies often lack transparency and clarity, making it challenging to understand data practices.
Users rely on vague policies that provide little assurance about data collection and sharing.
philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

How to Preserve Privacy in the Age of Mass Surveillance: Democracy or Technology?

Mass surveillance threatens the fundamental concept of privacy, impacting personal autonomy and well-being.
Understanding privacy's essential functions is crucial in confronting the challenges posed by surveillance.
fromClickUp
2 months ago

How to Create a Form in Excel (2025 Guide) | ClickUp

Excel forms are a data collection tool that allows users to efficiently gather feedback without the limitations of scrolling through endless cells, making forms useful for surveys and client data collection.
Cooking
#tesla
#data-privacy
Privacy technologies
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

User Consent in Data Collection Matters for Privacy: Here's Why | HackerNoon

User data awareness and consent are crucial for protecting privacy and personal information in the digital age.
Privacy technologies
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

User Consent in Data Collection Matters for Privacy: Here's Why | HackerNoon

User data awareness and consent are crucial for protecting privacy and personal information in the digital age.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

USDA, DOGE demand states hand over personal data about food stamp recipients

The latest data demands are "absolutely alarming," said Jon Davisson from the Electronic Privacy Information Center, warning they could enable deportation and mass surveillance efforts.
EU data protection
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

Top eLearning Data Collection Metrics To Track For Better Outcomes

Automated data capture is essential for optimizing eLearning outcomes in Learning Management Systems.
fromClickUp
2 months ago

Top 11 Zoho Forms Alternatives for Smart Data Collection | ClickUp

Zoho Forms is limited for advanced use; alternatives offer better customization and integration.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

How hot is too hot - Harvard Gazette

When it gets hot in Ahmedabad, bats pass out and fall from the trees. Climate change is forcing temperatures into the upper limits of what many mammals, including humans, can bear.
Data science
fromHackernoon
4 months ago

AI and Proxies: Are They Connected? | HackerNoon

Proxies are crucial for overcoming data collection barriers in machine learning.
Mental health
fromNature
3 months ago

Why we need to measure people's well-being - lessons from a global survey

Flourishing is a critical goal encompassing all aspects of life and should guide national and global policies.
fromMedium
3 months ago

The Do's in Creating UX Surveys

UX surveys are versatile tools for gathering insights, but crafting them requires a structured approach to ensure high-quality data collection.
UX design
NYC parents
fromTruthout
3 months ago

RFK Jr. Seeks Broad Access to Health Records for "Autism Research"

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s autism research initiative includes sensitive data collection, yet he perpetuates harmful disinformation about autism.
Data science
fromFlowingData
3 months ago

Halt of data collection that measures American society

The removal of federal datasets hinders the government's ability to accurately assess societal issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

RFK Jr's autism study collecting Americans' private medical records

Dr. Peter Marks expressed skepticism about the feasibility of quickly determining the causes of autism, questioning the timeline suggested by Kennedy's initiative.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
Women in technology

Using tech, AI to make construction jobs appeal to women DW 04/20/2025

Robotic technology streamlines documentation processes in construction, improving efficiency and reducing errors in high-voltage cable management.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
3 months ago

Marketers push back on Google's attempt to derail California privacy bill | MarTech

Marketers criticize Google's campaign against California's consumer privacy legislation, viewing it as a conflict between data usage and consumer trust.
Mobile UX
fromClickUp
3 months ago

Top 10 Feathery Alternatives for No-Code Forms | ClickUp

Feathery is a powerful form builder, but its complexity may push users towards simpler alternatives.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Waymo: 'no plans' to use in-car camera data for targeted ads

Waymo will not use in-cabin camera footage for AI training or targeted ads, ensuring user privacy and opting out options.
fromTechzine Global
3 months ago

Mozilla makes developing browser extensions easier

Mozilla's new approach will make data collection part of the standard installation process, simplifying permission requests for extension developers and enhancing user clarity.
Privacy technologies
#tiktok
fromSocial Media Today
3 months ago
US politics

White House Close to Announcing Deal to Keep TikTok in America

President Trump has approved a deal to keep TikTok operational under U.S. ownership requirements.
#artificial-intelligence
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI researchers want to map the 3D world. That means going vertical-and possibly nuclear

Spatial intelligence enhances maps using AI, making them dynamic and context-aware, providing insights about locations and activities.
Data science
fromNature
5 months ago

Combine AI with citizen science to fight poverty

AI can enhance data collection in humanitarian efforts where traditional methods fall short.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 months ago

AI researchers want to map the 3D world. That means going vertical-and possibly nuclear

Spatial intelligence enhances maps using AI, making them dynamic and context-aware, providing insights about locations and activities.
Data science
fromNature
5 months ago

Combine AI with citizen science to fight poverty

AI can enhance data collection in humanitarian efforts where traditional methods fall short.
fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago

APD gets temporary extension of license plate reader program - Austin Monitor

I do believe the landscape has changed dramatically since the last time (license plate readers) were in front of this body, acknowledging the safeguards that Council put into place.
NYC politics
Marketing tech
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

Paper Forms Are Dead. This No-Code Form Builder Brings You into the Modern, Digital Era. | Entrepreneur

Formly's Online Form Builder simplifies data collection with a powerful no-code solution for creating custom forms, quizzes, and surveys.
UX design
fromClickUp
4 months ago

How to Use Forms in ClickUp to Streamline Data Collection

ClickUp Forms help streamline and optimize data collection for projects, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Data science
fromHackernoon
4 months ago

Evaluating Panopticus: Performance, Robustness, and Component Analysis | HackerNoon

Omnidirectional 3D object detection enhances navigation for robots in urban environments by improving spatial awareness.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
5 months ago

Data-driven decisions start with effective intake forms | MarTech

Effective data collection begins with well-structured intake forms that significantly influence decision-making and operational efficiency.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Census Bureau stopped work on data for protecting trans rights, former director says

The U.S. Census Bureau ceased work on transgender-related statistics in response to President Trump's executive order.
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