Tech Experts Share What They’re Buying to Stay Private from Creepy AI

Tech Experts Share What They’re Buying to Stay Private from Creepy AI Intro Every year, AI systems get better at recognizing faces, understanding voice commands, and predicting our behavior. For many tech experts, this progress comes with a side of unease. The same tools that make our lives convenient also collect vast amounts of personal data — often without clear consent or meaningful control. ...

April 30, 2026 · 5 min · BriefArc Desk

AI Is Getting Too Personal? Here’s What Privacy Experts Actually Use to Stay Safe

AI Is Getting Too Personal? Here’s What Privacy Experts Actually Use to Stay Safe If you’ve recently used a chatbot, searched for a product online, or even just scrolled through social media, you’ve probably noticed that AI feels more attentive than before. It suggests messages, summarizes your emails, and sometimes seems to know what you were about to type. That attentiveness comes from data—your data—and it’s making more people uneasy. A recent VICE article highlighted that even tech experts, people who build and understand these systems, are quietly buying tools and adopting habits to limit how much personal information AI can grab. This article walks you through the same tools and habits they use, without the hype. ...

April 29, 2026 · 5 min · BriefArc Desk