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New Google Trial Docs May Explain Why Search Sucks So Bad Now (gizmodo.com)

Firefox lost users during “failed” Yahoo search deal, says Mozilla CEO (arstechnica.com)

Baker’s testimony shows that Mozilla depends so much on its deal with Google for revenue that “the biggest loser of a DOJ win in the Google case would be Mozilla.”

Mint is shutting down, and it’s pushing users toward Credit Karma (www.theverge.com)

Brave responds to Bing and ChatGPT with a new “anonymous and secure” AI chatbot (www.theverge.com)

Apple calls Android a 'massive tracking device' (9to5google.com)

The Beatles’ final song is now streaming thanks to AI (www.theverge.com)

Microsoft is overhauling its software security after major Azure cloud attacks (www.theverge.com)

Alternate title: Microsoft closes barn door after last horse seen leaving and starting a bot farm....

Apple to face £853 million UK 'batterygate' lawsuit (www.theregister.com)

Support for PassKey Integration (Web Authentication API) in KeePassXC implemented (github.com)

Passkey support arrived in KeePassXC github.com/keepassxreboot/keepassxc/issues/1870...

Prevent Big Tech Scraping Content for Machine Learning via Robots Spec (noml.info)

tldr- Using the robots meta element or HTTP header to say that content of this page should not be used for machine learning, in case some actors make their search UA indistinguishable from their machine learning efforts.

The people who ruined the internet (www.theverge.com)

Facebook Puts a Price on Privacy in EU, EEA and Switzerland: It’s 9.99€ a Month + 6€ for Each Extra Account (www.wired.com)

Ad free Facebook and Instagram is officially on. I’m trying to stay open minded but honestly it’s too expensive especially with this sneaky account center rule unless you’re in an unfortunate position where you need to spend a lot of time on these platforms....

British Library Still Reeling After Major Cyber Incident (www.infosecurity-magazine.com)

The UK’s national library is still suffering what it describes as a “major technology outage” due to a “cyber incident” it experienced over the weekend.

AI For Good: How To Build An Equality Machine | Zoom (ev.zoom.us)

In this interactive live webinar, Orly Lobel, a renowned tech policy scholar, will demonstrate the power of technology as a tool to harness to achieve equality and a better future....

Here’s a rare look at Google’s most lucrative search queries (www.theverge.com)

Avast confirms it tagged Google app as malware on Android phones (www.bleepingcomputer.com)

Euro data watchdog bans Meta's use of personal data for ads (www.theregister.com)

Could be an interesting 2 weeks.

Salt solution cools computers, boosts performance (techxplore.com)

Mass lawsuit against Apple over iPhone batteries can go ahead, London tribunal rules (www.reuters.com)

Joe Biden Wants US Government Algorithms Tested for Potential Harm Against Citizens (www.wired.com)

Highlights: The White House issued draft rules today that would require federal agencies to evaluate and constantly monitor algorithms used in health care, law enforcement, and housing for potential discrimination or other harmful effects on human rights....

Verified Hate Speech Accounts [on X] Are Pivoting to Palestine for Clout and Cash (www.rollingstone.com)

Highlights: [P]aid clout-chasers on X, formerly Twitter, are using the conflict to boost their profiles — and a few who have successfully pivoted to pro-Palestine content were formerly known for hate speech, extremism, and conspiracy theories....

The AI Politicians Would Like to Speak With You Now - Politicians are using AI doppelgängers to reach voters. It’s a trend that’s about to explode. (gizmodo.com)

Over the last month, some Spanish-speaking New Yorkers got a recorded phone call from Mayor Eric Adams speaking their native language. “Hola, soy el alcalde Eric Adams,” the mayor says in a monotone but flawless accent, before launching into a pitch for jobs with the city government. The truth is Adams isn’t multilingual,...

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