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September 1st, 2023 | Ask Microsoft: Are you using our personal data to train AI?

Sep 2, 2023
Microsoft, a technology company, discusses the ethical implications of using personal data to train AI. Other topics include the features of Organic Maps, monitoring website updates, Supreme Court case on civil forfeitures, single-pair Ethernet, and browser-based Wikipedia search engine.
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  • Organic Maps offers a privacy-conscious alternative to Google Maps, prioritizing offline accessibility and intuitive design.
  • The podcast discusses concerns over Microsoft's use of personal data for AI training, exploring shareholder influence, data ethics, and regulation of tech giants.

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Organic Maps: A Privacy-Focused Offline Maps App

Organic Maps is a free and open-source offline maps app designed for privacy-conscious travelers. It offers detailed maps, navigation, and search features without requiring an internet connection. The app prioritizes user privacy with no intrusive permissions, ads, or tracking. Commenters praised the app's intuitive design, offline accessibility, and its ability to replace Google Maps in areas with incomplete data. The discussion also delved into concerns about privacy and the excessive data collection by Google Maps.

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