iPhone sideloading, EU AI Act, The Kate Photo Debacle + more!
Mar 14, 2024
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The podcast talks about Apple allowing 'sideloading' in the EU, the EU's AI Act with restrictions, the Kate Middleton photo scandal, alternatives to Nvidia AI chips, carmakers collecting data affecting insurance, Airbnb banning indoor surveillance cameras, and VR security risks.
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Quick takeaways
Apple allows sideloading in EU with strict requirements like Apple Developer Program enrollment and notarization process.
EU AI Act restricts biometric use, bans social scoring with AI, and requires transparency to assess risks.
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Apple to Allow Sideloading of Apps in the EU
Apple will permit the sideloading of apps in the European Union, allowing users to download apps directly from developers' websites. However, the process comes with stringent requirements such as being enrolled in the Apple Developer Program for two years and submitting apps through Apple's notarization process.
EU AI Act Limits Biometrics Use and AI Technology
The European Parliament has approved the EU AI Act, placing restrictions on biometric use and banning AI-enabled social scoring and exploitative behavioral engineering. The act also includes transparency requirements to assess AI systems' potential risks to society and users.
Concerns Raised About AI Security Risks and Image Editing
A US government-commissioned report highlights the urgent need to address AI security risks to prevent global destabilization. Meanwhile, controversies arise regarding image manipulation, specifically the significant editing of a photo of Kate Middleton, sparking debates around authenticity and privacy concerns in the digital age.