Privacy

Instagram’s New AI Image Generator: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Privacy Instagram recently launched an AI image generator that can turn simple text prompts into pictures — and according to privacy experts, the tool may also be using your own photos to train itself. The feature has sparked concern because, for many users, the use of their images happens by default unless they actively opt out. If you have a public Instagram account, your photos could be feeding this AI without your clear consent. This article explains what the generator does, why experts are worried, and how you can adjust your settings to keep your pictures out of the system. ...

Brave now lets you isolate work and personal browsing with containers — here’s how If you’ve ever wished you could stay logged into two different Google accounts at once without using a separate browser, you’ll appreciate what Brave just added. The browser now includes built-in support for containers — a way to keep cookies, sessions, and site data separated by task or identity. Firefox users have had this for years through an extension. Brave is catching up with a native implementation that hooks into its existing privacy tools. ...

Instagram’s New AI Image Generator: Are Your Photos Being Used Without Your Permission? If you have a public Instagram account, your photos may now be feeding a new AI image generator from Meta. The tool, which can turn existing images into new ones — including deepfakes — has alarmed privacy experts and raised questions about consent. Here’s what happened and what you can do about it. ...

How Instagram’s New AI Image Generator Puts Your Privacy at Risk (And What to Do About It) Privacy experts are raising red flags about Instagram’s AI image generator. Here’s how it works, what data it collects, and how you can protect yourself. ...

New Study Exposes Which Patients Are Most at Risk from Medical AI Data Leaks A study published July 9, 2026, by Telehealth.org has found that the privacy risks from medical AI tools are not evenly distributed among patients. Some groups appear to be significantly more vulnerable to data exposure than others, raising questions about how well current safeguards protect all users. ...

Study: Some Patients’ Data at Greater Risk When Using Medical AI Tools A new study published by Telehealth.org has found that when medical artificial intelligence tools are used in healthcare, not all patients face the same level of data exposure risk. The research identifies certain demographic and clinical groups whose health information may be more vulnerable to unintended sharing or breach. With AI adoption in clinical settings accelerating, these findings are a practical prompt for patients to take a closer look at how their data is handled. ...

How to Protect Your Privacy from Instagram’s New AI Image Generator What Happened: Instagram’s AI Image Generator and the Privacy Backlash In early July 2026, Instagram rolled out an AI image generator that can create new pictures based on your existing photos. The feature uses images you’ve uploaded—primarily public ones—to train its model and produce synthetic visuals. Within days, privacy experts raised alarms, noting that users hadn’t been clearly informed about how their data would be used. The Guardian was among the first to report the backlash, highlighting concerns over consent, data retention, and the potential for misuse. ...

AI Notetakers Are Convenient—But Are They Safe? What Professionals Should Know Intro If you’ve been in a meeting recently, you might have noticed someone using an AI notetaker. Tools like Otter.ai, Fireflies, and others can join your video call, transcribe everything, and generate a summary—no typing required. The convenience is real, especially for people who juggle multiple meetings a day. But a recent article in The Washington Post and other outlets highlights that many professionals are starting to question whether the trade-off in privacy is worth it. ...

Brave Browser Now Has Multi-Account Containers: Here’s How to Use Them If you juggle multiple online accounts, you know the hassle of logging in and out of the same site. You might keep separate browser profiles, or simply hope that Gmail doesn’t mix up your work and personal inboxes. Brave recently introduced a new feature that makes this easier: multi-account containers. They let you isolate different accounts and activities in their own tabs, with separate cookies and site data for each container. This can help you stay organized and reduce cross-site tracking. ...

Four Free Mac Apps Worth Installing for Privacy and Security If you’re a Mac user trying to keep your data safe without spending money, free apps can be a mixed bag. Some are ad‑laden or collect telemetry themselves. Others are genuinely useful. A recent roundup on MSN highlighted four free Mac apps covering productivity, security, and creativity. I’ve looked at each one through the lens of privacy and security — what they actually do, where they fall short, and whether they’re worth your time. ...