ChatGPT falls to new data-pilfering attack as a vicious cycle in AI continues

There’s a well-worn pattern in the development of AI chatbots. Researchers discover a vulnerability and exploit it to do ...

The nation’s strictest privacy law just took effect, to data brokers’ chagrin

On January 1, a new law known as DROP (Delete Request and Opt-out Platform) took effect. DROP allows California residents to ...

Google Faces Gmail Lawsuit Over Hidden AI Training Settings

Users must manually disable the settings in multiple hidden locations to opt out—a process so complex that even security ...
CNET

You Have One Day Left to File a Claim for Part of AT&T's $177 Million Settlement

If you were a customer of AT&T in 2019 or 2024, you could be eligible to receive up to $7,500 in compensation for two data breaches. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been ...
PC Magazine

These 20 Apps Are Spying on You—And I Bet You Use Them Every Day

Many popular apps collect more of your personal data than necessary to function properly. These 20 apps quietly scoop up your photos, location, contacts, and more. Here's how to protect yourself. I ...