Gemini API and Your Data Privacy: A Guide for Privacy-Conscious Users
Are you using Google’s Gemini API? Learn how your data is collected, stored, and used - plus practical tips for privacy-conscious users from redact.dev.
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Localhost Tracking: The New Privacy Battleground That Could Cost Meta Billions
Meta and Yandex used localhost tracking to get around browser privacy protections, which may break GDPR. See how it works and what it could cost Meta.
Threat Detection Theatrics: Aaron Cohen’s AI Surveillance “Tool” and Domestic Spy Machines
Aaron Cohen's "Gideon" claims AI threat detection - but looks like a marketing play wrapped in surveillance hype. Here's why that should still concern you.
Meta Begins Training AI on EU User Data Through GDPR Loophole
Meta is using posts from Facebook and Instagram users in the EU to train its AI. Learn what’s collected, privacy risks, and how to opt-out.
What is Microsoft Recall and How to Opt Out
Microsoft Recall takes snapshots of your Windows desktop activity all day. We explain what it is, why it's controversial and how to opt out on your PC.
Another 2 Billion Discord Messages Scraped: What This Means for Your Digital Footprint
2B Discord messages scraped and published. Learn what happened, why it matters, and how to protect your privacy and digital footprint.
How Hackers Use Your Social Media for Social Engineering Attacks
Social engineering is the process of manipulating people in order to access sensitive info, or steal from them. Companies and individuals are at risk.
Pinterest’s Privacy Problem – Harvesting Your Data For Ads & AI
How Pinterest harvests your data, the rise of AI "slop", and what you can do to protect your privacy and reclaim your online experience.
Flock Safety: Eroding Your Privacy & Keeping You Safe with Surveillance
Is Flock Safety's surveillance technology a threat to your privacy? Implications of their license plate readers, data retention, and potential for abuse.
How to Automatically Delete Facebook Posts
Automatically delete old Facebook posts, comments, and likes with Redact's new Disappearing Mode.
How to Automatically Delete Tweets
Auto-delete old tweets, retweets, and likes automatically with Redact's new Disappearing Mode.
Is OpenAI Building a Social Media Platform? (and why?)
Is OpenAI building a social media platform? Understand the rumors, the 'why' behind it, and the implications for your digital privacy.
New X Rules for Parody & Fan Accounts – Audit Your Content
X now requires parody, fan, and commentary accounts to clearly label themselves and change profile images. Understand the policy changes here.
How to Mass Delete All Your LinkedIn Posts
Learn how to bulk delete old LinkedIn posts using Redact.dev. Keep your digital footprint minimal and secure.
Your Discord Messages Have Probably Been Scraped – Again. What Can You Do?
Over 348M Discord messages allegedly scraped. Learn how to protect your data and auto-delete messages with Redact.dev.
How to Delete All Your Bluesky Likes
Bluesky has no way to bulk delete your likes, some dating back to launch. Redact clears hundreds or thousands of them in minutes instead of days.
Will Discord’s IPO Lead to Enshittification?
Discord is reportedly preparing an IPO with JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs. Public investors could push it to monetize your data like other enshittified platforms.
Top 3 Ways to Make Money on Reddit 🤑
Learn how Reddit's recent changes, including API restrictions, block functionality, and the Contributor Program, impact users and the broader community.