Decrypt reports that a Google privacy-policy change permits connected Gmail, Drive and Photos data to personalize advertising through its Personal Intelligence AI features.
According to Decrypt, the policy change took effect Oct. 16. It creates an exception to a longstanding Google pledge concerning the use of data for ad personalization.
The exception concerns connected data from Gmail, Drive and Photos, the publisher reports, with the advertising use tied to Google’s Personal Intelligence AI features.
Sweden’s Government Offices will block staff access to ChatGPT and Claude on work computers from Monday, while directing civil servants to Microsoft Copilot, Decrypt reports.
Source: Decrypt
The Verge reports that Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed a law requiring labels for advertisements created or substantially altered using AI.
Source: The Verge
The Verge reports that the BBC nature series is retaining imperfect shots to distinguish its footage in an era of polished AI imagery.
Source: The Verge
The Verge reports that r/opensource has introduced submission rules excluding projects that use AI, were created with AI or are intended for AI.
Source: The Verge