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This article examines the potential for generative AI and large language models to detect and report on “thought crimes” based on user dialogue, exploring the ethical implications, technological capabilities, and societal impact of such a scenario. It highlights potential downsides, including false positives and the chilling effect on free speech.

Amazon is discontinuing the ‘Do Not Send Voice Recordings’ feature for some Echo devices, which processed voice commands locally instead of sending them to the cloud.

Amazon has lost its legal battle against a record fine imposed by Luxembourg’s privacy regulator for GDPR violations.

Amazon is removing a privacy setting that allowed some Echo users to process voice commands locally, citing cloud-based AI advancements.

Amazon is phasing out a privacy feature on select Echo devices that allowed local processing of voice commands, citing the expansion of cloud-based AI capabilities.

Luxembourg court upholds fine for Amazon’s violation of EU privacy rules.

An investigation reveals the growing use of AI-powered surveillance in schools, raising concerns about student privacy and the potential for unintended consequences.

Amazon is discontinuing the option for Echo devices to process requests locally, meaning all voice data will be sent to Amazon’s servers.

An investigation into the use of AI-powered surveillance software in schools, examining its impact on student privacy, mental health, and safety.

Schools across the U.S. are using AI-powered surveillance tools to monitor student online activity, raising questions about privacy, security, and the impact on student mental health.