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Multi-source AI news clustered, deduplicated, and scored 0–100 across authority, cluster strength, headline signal, and time decay.

  1. TOOL · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) ·

    AI companies and data brokers even resort to fake forms to keep selling our data Act surprised! A new privacy study has found that data brokers and AI companies

    A recent privacy study revealed that AI companies and data brokers are employing deceptive tactics to continue selling consumer data. These entities are reportedly using fake opt-out forms to mislead individuals who wish to prevent the sale of their personal information. The audit examined numerous opt-out processes, uncovering deliberate attempts to obstruct data privacy. AI

    IMPACT Highlights unethical data collection practices by AI firms, potentially impacting user trust and driving regulatory scrutiny.

  2. RESEARCH · Mastodon — sigmoid.social English(EN) ·

    AI is making it very easy for the government to spy on you. Some lawmakers are worried Privacy advocates have long sought to require warrants for searches of Am

    AI advancements are significantly amplifying the government's surveillance capabilities, raising concerns among lawmakers and privacy advocates. The ease with which data can be collected and analyzed through AI tools, particularly when combined with existing surveillance programs like Section 702 and data brokers, poses a threat to individual privacy. There is a growing call to implement stricter regulations, such as requiring warrants for data searches, to protect citizens' information. AI

    AI is making it very easy for the government to spy on you. Some lawmakers are worried Privacy advocates have long sought to require warrants for searches of Am

    IMPACT AI's role in enhancing government surveillance capabilities raises significant privacy concerns and prompts calls for legislative action.

  3. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) · · [6 sources]

    GNFS contains midnight shop fire at Effiduase in # EastHern - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/et c.html#Ghana # UAE ’ Image as Middle # EastHern Haven - ht

    Several news items highlight the diverse applications and implications of AI. One report details a drone using AI for missing person identification, while another mentions AI solutions driving savings in industry. Concerns are also raised about AI's role in data brokering and the broader question of surrendering control to AI systems. AI

    GNFS contains midnight shop fire at Effiduase in # EastHern - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/et c.html#Ghana # UAE ’ Image as Middle # EastHern Haven - ht

    IMPACT AI's expanding capabilities in search, industry, and data handling raise both practical benefits and ethical concerns.

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

    Negrodamus strikes again: Data Collection Edition AI companies and data brokers even resort to fake forms to keep selling our data https:// 9to5mac.com/2026/05/

    AI companies and data brokers are reportedly using deceptive tactics, such as fake sign-up forms, to continue collecting user data. This practice raises significant privacy concerns, as individuals may unknowingly provide their information. The methods employed highlight a broader issue of data exploitation within the AI industry. AI

    Negrodamus strikes again: Data Collection Edition AI companies and data brokers even resort to fake forms to keep selling our data https:// 9to5mac.com/2026/05/

    IMPACT Raises concerns about data privacy and ethical data collection practices in the AI sector.

  5. RESEARCH · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) · · [5 sources]

    EPIC Report Highlights Failures in Data Brokers and AI Firms’ Opt-Out Processes 📰 Original title: Data Brokers’ and AI Firms’ Opt-Out Forms Are Built to Fail, R

    A new report from EPIC reveals that data brokers and AI firms are intentionally designing opt-out forms to be confusing and difficult for users to navigate. These manipulative "dark patterns" are used by 38 data collectors, including AI companies, defense firms, and dating apps, to hinder users from opting out of data collection. The study highlights a systemic failure in these processes, making it challenging for consumers to exercise their privacy rights. AI

    IMPACT Highlights how AI companies are using manipulative design to prevent users from opting out of data collection, impacting consumer privacy rights.