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So now a CoPilot like thing is being built into Google Maps.

Don't forget that Organic Maps is a thing.

The article is light one details (veiled advertising) re: whether it is opt in/out, user interface, or what the retention and Identification policies are around this spywa^H^H^H^H^Hfeature.

I'm like a bad hair day away from adding Google's domains to an IP blocklist.

theverge.com/news/637137/googl

A cartoon illustration of a person using Google’s new travel planning features on the beach.
The Verge · Google Maps can soon scan your screenshots to plan your vacationBy Jess Weatherbed
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For all who would like to exit from #Bigtech I would recommend once more the encouraging #optout-project developed by Janet Vertesi:

"Yes, you can live without Big Tech.
If data is the new oil, then I'm here to help you go electric. Join the resistance", says @cyberlyra optoutproject.net/welcome-to-t

www.optoutproject.netWelcome to the Opt Out Project - The Opt Out ProjectWelcome, fellow and aspiring conscientious objectors! Yes, you can live a modern, digitally connected, twenty-first century life online without Big…

Ich bekam gerade folgende Mitteilung von meinem #mobilfunkanbieter

> Ab dem 1. April 2025 können wir SMS mit missbräuchlichen Inhalten blockieren oder löschen, wenn diese eine Gefahr darstellen. Dies erfolgt automatisch, du musst nichts weiter tun.

1. Geben sie damit zu, dass sie meine #SMS-Nachrichten mitlesen (#bigbrother).

2. Heißt das, dass auch legitime Nachrichten mich ggf. nicht erreichen (false positive).

Habe ich auch das Recht auf #optout aus dem #spamfilter? Kennt wer Rechtslage?