The Security Price of AI-Assisted Coding AI coding tools have become nearly indispensable for many developers. They accelerate repetitive tasks, suggest entire functions, and even explain unfamiliar code. But recent incidents involving Cursor IDE and other assistants have raised a serious question: are we trading security for speed without fully understanding the cost? ...
AI Coding Tools: Are They Safe for Your Projects? AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and Claude are increasingly popular among developers and even non-developers using low-code platforms. They promise speed and convenience, but recent security incidents suggest the risks deserve more attention. If you run a small business, manage a website, or use AI-generated code in any form, it’s worth understanding where the real dangers lie. ...
AI Coding Tools Like Copilot: The Hidden Security Risks You Should Know About If you write code for a living or even dabble in side projects, you have probably tried an AI coding assistant. GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, and similar tools can autocomplete entire functions in seconds. They save time, reduce boilerplate, and make it easier to try unfamiliar APIs. For many developers, the productivity gains are real. ...
Don’t Believe the AI Hype: EFF’s Practical Tips to Stay Grounded Every week another product announces it is “powered by AI.” Chatbots, photo editors, vacuum cleaners, even toasters—suddenly everything seems to have artificial intelligence inside. Some of these claims are genuine, but many are marketing fluff designed to make ordinary software sound revolutionary. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has launched a campaign to help people cut through that noise. Here is a look at what is going on, why it matters, and how you can keep your privacy and wallet intact. ...
Cutting Through AI Hype: A Practical Guide from the EFF It’s hard to go a day without seeing a headline about some new AI tool that will “transform your workflow,” “revolutionize customer service,” or “solve complex problems instantly.” Behind much of that language is marketing, not evidence. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a nonprofit digital rights organization, has been tracking these exaggerated claims for years. They recently launched a campaign called “Help EFF Cut the AI Hype,” urging consumers to take a more skeptical look at the technology being sold to them. ...
AI Innovation vs. Privacy: A Practical Guide for Everyday Users The debate over whether we can have both rapid AI innovation and strong data privacy protections has been simmering for years. A recent article in Financier Worldwide titled “Innovation vs privacy: can AI have both?” captures the high-level tension between corporate incentives and user rights. But for most people, the question is more immediate: What does this mean for the tools I use every day—ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini—and what can I actually do about it? ...