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CROSS-SPECTRUMBROAD COVERAGE
AI raises genuine concerns beyond current public debates, says expert
Luca Maria Aiello, a professor of artificial intelligence at the IT University of Copenhagen, warns that the real reasons to fear AI differ from those dominating public discussion.
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- Aug 27 Meta releases software fix to stop hidden recordings on its smart glasses
- Sep 1 Meta disabled cameras on thousands of glasses after detecting LED tampering.
- Sep 12 Norway moved from discussion to drafting legislation to limit smart‑glass cameras.
- Sep 16 Users who try to employ Meta's Muse personal AI to make purchases on Amazon receive a notice that the activity breaches Amazon's conditions of use. Amazon says the third-party agent was not authorized, does not identify itself, and may capture customer credentials. The company stresses that agents must be transparent, allow retailers to opt out, and respect the platform's personalization. Meta has not responded to inquiries.
- Sep 16 Major firms are rolling out AI agents to handle purchases, but experts warn the technology can expose shoppers to errors and data-theft risks.
- Sep 17 Meta announced that Luna will launch without a camera and will ship in October.
- Sep 22 Amazon added Muse to its list of blocked third‑party agents.
- Sep 25 American Express introduced verification features for purchases made through AI assistants.
- Sep 25 Meta introduced the Muse Charm key‑fob AI device at Connect.
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