AI Feels Creepier Than Ever? Here Are the Products Privacy Experts Actually Buy

AI Feels Creepier Than Ever? Here Are the Products Privacy Experts Actually Buy You don’t have to be paranoid to notice that AI is getting more invasive. Smart speakers listen for trigger words, websites scrape your data to train models, and facial recognition systems map public spaces. A recent VICE article asked privacy specialists what they personally buy to push back. The answers are surprisingly practical—and they don’t require ditching your smartphone. ...

April 30, 2026 · 3 min · BriefArc Desk

Privacy in the Age of AI: What Tech Experts Recommend Buying

Privacy in the Age of AI: What Tech Experts Recommend Buying Intro If you’ve felt a creeping unease about how often your phone seems to listen, or how eerily accurate the ads are after a casual conversation, you’re not alone. AI-powered tools are now woven into everything from photo management to customer service, and with that convenience comes a steady erosion of privacy. ...

April 29, 2026 · 4 min · BriefArc Desk