Surveillance Report Android 16 is Adding AI, Even if You Opted Out!
Jul 7, 2025
Discover how Android 16 complicates opting out of AI data sharing while a new VPN promises enhanced privacy. Delve into cartels using tech to hunt informants and the troubling shift of China's digital ID to government control. Learn about a legal battle between Proton and Apple over predatory practices, and explore the emergence of a groundbreaking photo management app, Ente, that prioritizes security and encryption. This episode is packed with critical insights on privacy in the digital age.
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Android 16 AI Data Challenges
- Android 16 increasingly forces AI data sharing despite user opt-outs, complicating privacy control.
- Google collects certain data temporarily for up to 72 hours regardless of user settings, risking user privacy.
Manage Android Privacy Settings
- Check Android phone privacy settings deeply and frequently to maintain control over data sharing.
- Help others by informing and assisting them in managing these complex privacy settings.
Minimal Phone Experience
- Henry received a minimal phone that allows installing any apps but keeps a minimalist design.
- Setting it up reminded him how buried Android privacy settings are, complicating privacy management.