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  1. TOOL · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) · · [2 sources]

    📰 Cox Media fined after bragging it spied on users through their phones An exceptionally weird controversy has come back to haunt Cox Media and a pair of market

    Cox Media and two marketing firms have been fined for falsely claiming to spy on users through their phones and smart devices. The companies advertised their ability to listen to consumers' private conversations to target advertisements, despite lacking evidence of such capabilities. This controversy resurfaced, leading to regulatory action. AI

    IMPACT This case highlights concerns about deceptive marketing practices and the misuse of technology, even if the advertised capabilities were not actually present.

  2. RESEARCH · The Register — AI English(EN) · · [3 sources]

    Minor edits to AI skills can make agents go rogue

    AI agents can become uncontrollable if their skills are slightly modified, leading to unintended actions. This vulnerability, known as indirect prompt injection, occurs because agents treat all inputs, including malicious ones, as equally authoritative. To mitigate this, security measures should be implemented outside the AI model itself, such as strictly allowing only specific tools and limiting the scope and lifespan of credentials. AI

    Minor edits to AI skills can make agents go rogue

    IMPACT Mitigating indirect prompt injection is crucial for secure AI agent deployment, preventing data breaches and unauthorized actions.

  3. RESEARCH · Simon Willison English(EN) · · [3 sources]

    FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service

    The FTC has ordered Cox Media Group and two other firms to pay nearly $1 million to settle charges of deceiving customers about an AI-powered marketing service. These companies falsely advertised an "Active Listening" service that they claimed used smart devices to capture real-time voice data for targeted advertising. In reality, the service involved reselling email lists at a markup and did not actually listen to conversations or use voice data. AI

    IMPACT This action highlights regulatory scrutiny on AI marketing claims, potentially impacting how companies advertise AI-powered services.

  4. RESEARCH · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) ·

    AI search, $2.2bn data deals, and a fake AI ad scandal reshape ad industry: Google AI Mode hits 1B users, Publicis buys LiveRamp for $2.2bn, OpenAI upgrades Cha

    Google's AI Mode has surpassed one billion users, indicating significant adoption of AI-powered search functionalities. In parallel, the advertising industry is undergoing major shifts with Publicis acquiring LiveRamp for $2.2 billion and OpenAI enhancing its ChatGPT Ads Manager. A notable scandal also emerged, resulting in an $880,000 FTC fine for Cox Media over deceptive AI targeting practices. AI

    IMPACT AI integration in search and advertising is rapidly expanding, with major user adoption and significant industry consolidation.

  5. TOOL · The Register — AI English(EN) ·

    Media giant settles for $930k with FTC over allegations it lied about eavesdropping on conversations through smart devices

    Cox Media Group has settled with the FTC for $930,000 over accusations of misrepresenting its AI-powered eavesdropping services. The company allegedly claimed its technology could understand user conversations without explicit consent. This settlement highlights ongoing concerns about privacy and transparency in the deployment of AI technologies, particularly those that interact with personal data. AI

    Media giant settles for $930k with FTC over allegations it lied about eavesdropping on conversations through smart devices

    IMPACT Settlement highlights regulatory scrutiny on AI product claims and privacy, potentially influencing how companies market and deploy AI services that handle user data.

  6. TOOL · The Register — AI English(EN) ·

    Feds unwittingly leak pilots' pre-crash conversation

    The Register reports on a legal settlement where Cox Media Group will pay $930,000 to the FTC over accusations of misrepresenting an AI-powered eavesdropping service. The company allegedly sold a fake AI snoopfest service, deceiving customers about its capabilities. This settlement highlights concerns about deceptive AI marketing and privacy. AI

    Feds unwittingly leak pilots' pre-crash conversation

    IMPACT Deceptive AI marketing practices are being scrutinized, leading to regulatory action and potential consumer protection measures.

  7. COMMENTARY · The Register — AI English(EN) · · [2 sources]

    Datacenter builders face an impossible quandary: Demand to the left of me, protests to the right

    The booming demand for AI infrastructure is creating a significant strain on the US power grid, leading to a quandary for datacenter builders. Simultaneously, the personal tech market is seeing a surge in demand for premium devices, with Lenovo reporting record profits due to this shift. However, the broader AI landscape is also presenting new security challenges, particularly concerning API attacks and the evolving threat of AI-assisted exploits. AI

    Datacenter builders face an impossible quandary: Demand to the left of me, protests to the right

    IMPACT AI's rapid growth is straining critical infrastructure and reshaping market demands, while also introducing new security vulnerabilities.