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fromZDNET
1 week ago

Tired 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
1 week ago

How 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
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

OpenAI launches ChatGPT personal assistant capable of browsing, shopping, and managing files

OpenAI has launched a new AI assistant for ChatGPT that can autonomously handle various tasks like web browsing and reservations.
#decentralization
fromHackernoon
3 years ago
Online Community Development

How Can Decentralized Systems Combat the Network Effect? Answer to Win from 15,000 USDT | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
3 years ago
Online Community Development

How Can Decentralized Systems Combat the Network Effect? Answer to Win from 15,000 USDT | HackerNoon

more#decentralization
fromComputerworld
4 weeks ago

Google to give enterprises control over beta Workspace feature rollouts

System administrators can control the rollout of beta features in Workspace with new release track options.
#spotify
Music production
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Spotify's latest update gives users more control over their listening experience | TechCrunch

Spotify updates its app to enhance user control over music recommendations and playback features.
Music production
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Spotify's latest update gives users more control over their listening experience | TechCrunch

Spotify updates its app to enhance user control over music recommendations and playback features.
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#reddit
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Microsoft will finally stop bugging Windows users about Edge - but only in Europe

Microsoft enhances user choice in the EEA by allowing the uninstallation of Edge and other features as part of Digital Markets Act compliance.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 months ago

How 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.
fromSocial Media Today
3 months ago

WhatsApp Adds Advanced Chat Privacy Setting to Protect User Data

WhatsApp introduces 'Advanced Chat Privacy' to enhance user control over chat content sharing.
fromMashable India
3 months ago

X Competitor Bluesky Introduces Verification Badges; Signals Serious Competition

Bluesky's new blue checkmark feature aims to build user trust without compromising its principles of decentralization and user control.
Social media marketing
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

The 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
Mobile UX
fromKnowYourMobile
4 months ago

DuckDuckGo Does AI Search Right - Google's Kills Businesses

DuckDuckGo provides user control over AI search results, contrasting with Google's forced AI integration.
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Social media addicts: Here are tips to stop wasting time on apps

Smartphone addiction is challenging to manage, particularly for young people; deleting unnecessary apps can help reduce screen time.
Mobile UX
fromMedium
4 months ago

Navigating embedding vectors

Users struggle with control over AI-generated outputs, leading to inefficiencies and frustration, especially in complex tasks.
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Mastodon is working to add the controversial 'quote posts' feature | TechCrunch

Many people simply do not want their content to be reframed by others; or they may find that if it is reposted, they receive unwelcome attention.
Miscellaneous
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

How to turn off Apple Intelligence-powered notification summaries | TechCrunch

With the introduction of iOS 18, Apple has launched an AI-powered notification summarization feature that collates multiple app notifications into a single summary card on the lock screen. This is designed to streamline user experience but is not without its inaccuracies, leading to both humorous and confusing results.
Digital life
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
7 months ago

How to stop the AI you're using from training with your data

Users need to be aware of the implications of using generative AI tools, including ethics and data usage.
You can disable AI model training, but chat histories may still affect AI training unless disabled.
fromArs Technica
8 months ago

Fitness app Strava is tightening third-party access to user data

Strava insists on responsible AI usage and maintains user control in its latest API policies affecting third-party applications.
fromLindsey Gamble
8 months ago

Instagram Testing Feature to Reset Content Recommendations on Explore, Reels, and Feed - Lindsey Gamble

Instagram's update enhances user control over content, enabling personalized feed resets for a tailored experience.
fromSitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community
8 months ago

"Click bait", "Call to action", "Social Media", Automatic playing of audio and or video, overadvertisement, and revenue from advertisements on tragedies, have ruined the internet --- where do we go from there?

The early internet was more peaceful and less commercialized; reclaiming a genuine online experience is still possible today.
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