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July 9th, 2024 | Another AI company wrote us and here’s our response

Jul 10, 2024
Topics discussed include Google Chrome's restricted API, insecure Wi-Fi on flights, plaintext Wi-Fi passwords sent to US servers by Linksys Velop routers, on-device language models, GDPR rights granted by Xandr at 0%, fast search on object storage with Turbopuffer, DMCA claim dismissal in GitHub Copilot lawsuit, executive accountability at Boeing, and the response to an AI company reaching out.
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  • Google Chrome's exclusive API access from *.google.com emphasizes tight integration with Google services and browser functionalities.
  • Innovative hack enables free in-flight internet by manipulating airline systems, highlighting evolving methods for internet access during flights.

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Google's Chrome API Integration with Google's Infrastructure

Chrome's exclusive API access via Google's web infrastructure showcases the tight integration between the browser and Google services. Discussions highlighted how users on platforms like X are early discoverers of niche functionalities, emphasizing performance optimization in video calls while debating the risks of user fingerprinting and favoring Google apps.

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