YouTube injecting ads, Microsoft Recalls Recall, Apple/OpenAI privacy + more!
Jun 15, 2024
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YouTube tests server-side ad injection, Microsoft delays Recall feature, Apple uses OpenAI tech for exposure, CPUs may get 100x boost with PPUs, Japan develops DMA, Tesla investors sue Elon, US govt bans Deepcool products
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YouTube testing server-side ad injection to combat ad blockers.
Microsoft delayed Recall feature launch to address user privacy concerns.
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YouTube Explores Server-Side Ad Injection to Counter Ad Blockers
YouTube is testing server-side ad injection, embedding ads directly into videos to prevent ad blockers from blocking them. SponsorBlock identified this experiment, setting up a server to detect ad injections and protect users. YouTube claims this method improves performance in delivering organic and ad content combined.
Microsoft Delays Controversial Recall Feature in Windows 11
Microsoft postponed the launch of the controversial Recall feature due to user concerns about privacy. Recall would capture screenshots of user activity, stored in a searchable database. Microsoft faced backlash for dismissing privacy risks, planning to make Recall opt-in with biometric sign-in. The delay indicates a shift towards addressing privacy concerns in Windows Insider builds.