LinkedIn scraped user data to train generative AI models, but not from the EU
LinkedIn will be is updating its user agreement in the US and changes will go into effect on Nov. 20. The company said it has clarified practices covered by its privacy policy and added a new opt out setting disclosing that the app scrapes personal data to train “content creation AI models”. The platform has not been collecting data from EU users for AI training, thanks to the data privacy laws, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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The European Commission starts monitoring Apple over interoperability updates
The EU has opened up two new proceedings to guide Apple in making its iOS more open to third-party app developers and device manufacturers. The Commission has given Apple six months to address interoperability issues or face fines of up to 10% of the company’s annual global turnover.
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Microsoft launched a Windows app for iPhones, Macs and Android devices
The app is a hub for streaming a copy of Windows from a variety of sources, including Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Remote Desktop, and more. Windows app has been in testing for nearly a year.
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Amazon unveiled an AI video generator for ads
The AI-powered tool can turn one product image into a video clip a few seconds in length after just a few minutes of processing. It is currently in beta for select U.S. advertisers.
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New products
Redmi Note 14
Note 14 will have a 1.5K AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor and a 50MP triple camera setup.
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Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024)
The tablet has a 12.2-inch OLED screen, up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. It comes with a a 5050mAh dual-cell battery.
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