#Privacy

Meredith Whittaker: AI "Wants Your Life"

Meredith Whittaker, Signal Foundation President, warns that AI's data-hungry business models threaten privacy and autonomy, contrasting it with Signal's rights-respecting approach.

Vega: ZKPs for Private Digital ID

Microsoft Research's Vega system uses zero-knowledge proofs for private digital identity verification, enabling secure credential sharing with AI agents and services without revealing sensitive data.

LinkedIn and Cornell Fund AI Research

LinkedIn and Cornell University announce the 2024 grant recipients, funding eight projects focused on AI, data science, and privacy.

Apple's ChatGPT-Like App Prioritizes Privacy

Apple is developing a ChatGPT-like app with a strong emphasis on privacy features, including automatic deletion of chat history.

Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses: Privacy Fears and Real-World Use

Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are selling millions, but privacy concerns and user modifications are raising questions about the future of wearable tech.

Brave Shred button lands on Android

Brave's privacy-focused Shred button, enabling easy deletion of site-specific tracking data, has officially launched for Android users.

Apple's AI Push: A Competitive AI Race

Apple's AI strategy focuses on seamless integration into devices and services, prioritizing user privacy with on-device processing amid growing competition.

Firefox Adds Free VPN Feature

Firefox now includes a free, built-in VPN offering 50GB of monthly IP protection, enhancing user privacy directly within the browser.

The Quest for a Universal Crypto Protocol

The quest for a universal cryptographic protocol aims to standardize online privacy, with TEEs, MPC, and FHE showing promise but facing significant hurdles.

Brave Fights Google's Android Registry

Brave and over 40 organizations are opposing Google's new mandatory Android developer registry, citing privacy risks and threats to platform openness.

AI Agents Spill Your Private Data

AI agents are inadvertently leaking private user data through 'agentic oversharing,' with Brave research showing this harms privacy and surprisingly, performance.

Galaxy S26: AI Focus, Privacy Over Design

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup will prioritize new AI features and enhanced privacy over design changes, launching March 11th from $900.

Brave Search API for AI Apps Sees Explosive Growth

Brave Search API for AI apps is rapidly becoming the go-to solution for developers, offering an independent, private, and AI-optimized web index amid market shifts.

Series social network proves the feed is dying, hits 1M messages

Brave AI Browsing Enters Testing, Redefining Web Interaction

Google's Risk-Based Age Assurance Strategy for Europe

Firefox AI Features Prioritize User Control

Firefox Local AI Redefines Browser Privacy

Brave Hits 100M Users, Unveils Privacy-First Agentic AI

Moonshine AI Secures Investment for On-Device Voice AI

Pimloc Secures €4.2M in Growth Funding for AI Video Privacy

Pimloc, a London-based company specializing in AI video privacy and analytics, has successfully raised €4.2 million in a new funding round.

Pimloc Secures €4.2M in Growth Funding for AI Video Privacy

Pimloc, a London-based company specializing in AI video privacy and analytics, has successfully raised €4.2 million in a new funding round.

Xayn Secures €80 Million Series B Funding for Privacy-First Legal AI

Berlin-based legal tech startup Xayn (soon to be Noxtua SE) has successfully closed its Series B funding round, securing approximately €80.7 million.

Xayn Secures €80 Million Series B Funding for Privacy-First Legal AI

Berlin-based legal tech startup Xayn (soon to be Noxtua SE) has successfully closed its Series B funding round, securing approximately €80.7 million.