Privacy

Meta is training AI on your keystrokes: What it means for your privacy If you type a message on Facebook Messenger, pause to think before posting an Instagram comment, or tap out a WhatsApp reply, the way you type—how fast, where you hesitate, which keys you press—is now being used to train artificial intelligence at Meta. According to a report by TechTarget, the company has confirmed that it collects and analyzes keystroke data (including typing patterns and pauses) as part of its AI training efforts. For the billions of people who use Meta’s platforms daily, this raises a straightforward question: how much of your private behavior is being turned into training data, and what can you do about it? ...

The Best To-Do List Apps for Privacy: 3 Top Picks That Respect Your Data A recent roundup of to-do list apps for 2026 highlighted three popular options: Thinglist, Todoist, and Microsoft To Do. While each app excels at helping you organize tasks, their approaches to privacy and data security differ significantly. For privacy-conscious users, choosing the right app means looking beyond features like due dates and labels—it means understanding how your data is stored, shared, and protected. ...

Meta Is Training AI on Your Keystrokes: What to Know and How to Protect Yourself Recent reporting from TechTarget has revealed that Meta is using keystroke data from its platforms to train artificial intelligence models. The news has stirred debate about where the line falls between useful AI development and invasive data collection. This article explains what’s happening, why it matters for your privacy, and what steps you can take to limit exposure. ...

Which To-Do List App Is Safest for Your Data? A Privacy-Focused Review Introduction Task management apps have become a core part of daily life for many professionals and students. But the convenience of syncing tasks across devices often comes at a cost: your personal data may be stored on servers you don’t control, shared with third parties, or left vulnerable in a breach. When Wirecutter’s most recent roundup named Todoist, Microsoft To Do, and Things 3 as the top to-do list apps of 2026, the evaluations focused on features and usability. This review takes a different angle: how well do these apps protect your privacy and security? ...

AI Is Outpacing Privacy Protections: What the Latest Survey Means for You A new annual global survey from TrustArc, a well-known privacy compliance firm, has drawn attention to a growing imbalance. The survey’s central finding is straightforward: the speed at which consumers and businesses are adopting AI tools is outstripping the privacy protections meant to safeguard personal data. For everyday users — anyone who has typed a question into a chatbot, generated an image online, or used an AI assistant — this gap creates real, practical risks. ...

Privacy Groups Urge HUD to Drop AI Tool That Would Use Your Sensitive Data On May 6, 2026, two prominent digital rights organizations—the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) and the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT)—sent a letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) asking the agency to abandon a proposed artificial intelligence tool. The tool would rely on sensitive personal data, including financial and medical records, to make decisions about housing assistance. The groups argue it poses serious privacy risks, lacks transparency, and could lead to discrimination. ...

Is That Chrome Extension Safe? How ‘Productivity’ Tools Are Hiding Malware You’ve probably done it: searched for a tool to block annoying pop-ups, manage tabs, or auto-fill forms, then clicked “Add to Chrome” without a second thought. It’s convenient, and most extensions are harmless. But a recent security report reveals a more dangerous trend: attackers are disguising backdoors as helpful extensions, and they’re targeting both corporate networks and everyday users. ...

The Best To-Do List Apps That Actually Respect Your Privacy If you use a to-do list app every day, chances are you’re feeding it a steady stream of personal information: deadlines, project names, recurring chores, even notes about friends or health appointments. Many popular task managers collect that data, share it with advertisers, or store it without strong encryption. But a handful stand out for combining useful features with a genuine commitment to privacy. ...

Chrome Extension Risks: How a ‘Productivity Tool’ Could Be a Backdoor Intro Millions of people rely on Chrome extensions to block ads, manage passwords, take notes, or boost productivity. These small pieces of software can make browsing easier, but they also come with a hidden cost: broad access to everything you do in your browser. A recent investigation by Security Boulevard and the FBI’s current probe into a sophisticated extension backdoor are a reminder that even trusted-looking tools can be turned against both individual users and entire organizations. ...

How to Pick a To-Do List App That Respects Your Privacy (2026 Guide) Every year, Wirecutter publishes a roundup of the best to-do list apps, testing features, reliability, and design. The 2026 edition (published December 2025) names three winners that balance ease of use with cross-platform support. But if you’re someone who worries about who can see your tasks—and all the sensitive details they often contain—those reviews leave an important question unasked: How private is this app? ...