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Shift Robotics Uses Free NYC Apartment Cleanings to Gather Household Robot Training Data
Shift, the consumer brand of German AI lab microagi, sold out 250 free cleaning sessions in New York after a launch video drew more than 8 million views. Cleaners wear head-mounted cameras that record household tasks for sale to robotics companies.
National ReviewDigital Interactions Create Permanent Record of Private Lives
National Review reported that interactions once considered part of private life are now permanently recorded through connections with corporations, servers, and Wi-Fi networks. The publication highlighted how this shift has transformed what used to remain personal into a shared d…
deccanchronicle.comMeta Installs Tracking Software on U.S. Employees' Computers for AI Training
Meta is deploying software to monitor U.S. employees' computer interactions, including mouse movements and keystrokes, to gather data for AI model training. The initiative aims to improve AI agents' ability to perform white-collar tasks. Safeguards are in place to protect sensiti…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMeta to Install Tracking Software on U.S. Employee Computers for AI Training
Meta Platforms plans to deploy tracking software on computers used by its U.S. employees to gather workflow data for training artificial intelligence models. The tool will capture mouse movements, keystrokes, and screen snapshots, according to an internal memo. This move aims to…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTargeted Advertising on Phones and Perceptions of Microphone Eavesdropping
Users often notice advertisements on their phones for products they have recently discussed aloud. This phenomenon raises questions about whether apps access microphone data for targeting. Reports indicate that such ads result from data collection methods other than audio eavesdr…