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User restores Time Machine backups amid AI privacy concerns

The user has successfully restored their Time Machine backup functionality, expressing significant relief and emphasizing the critical importance of local backups for sensitive customer information. They highlight the need for stringent privacy measures due to the proliferation of AI and surveillance technologies, noting that even public information like the location of police cameras must be kept private. AI

RANK_REASON The item discusses personal backup software and general privacy concerns related to AI, but does not report on a specific AI development, research, or industry event.

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User restores Time Machine backups amid AI privacy concerns

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I finally got Time Machine working again. If my backups don't work....I loose my goddamned shit. There is stuff I can't really have on the cloud because it cont

    I finally got Time Machine working again. If my backups don't work....I loose my goddamned shit. There is stuff I can't really have on the cloud because it contains customer information. Do I know where all the # flock cameras in town are, yes, yes I do. Because the PD is a custo…