Meta's stance on AI access in the EU seems strangely familiar. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby compare it to Apple’s “wait-and-see” strategy with some of its challenges across the pond. We also look at the practice of training AI using scraped data from an ethical standpoint, consider how educators are using the whole AI situation, and highlight a new Apple resources for social engineering education.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:14 Meta and Apple's Response to EU Regulations

2:05 Anticipating Regulations for New Technology

3:16 Legal Implications of Requiring AI Deployment

4:38 Global Fines and Penalties

5:15 Apple's Use of Stolen YouTube Data

7:37 Ethical Concerns with Data Scraping

11:49 Balancing Data Scraping and Privacy

12:38 AI's Role in Data Analysis

13:34 Teaching and AI's Learning Process

15:04 The Intelligence of AI

15:16 Data Scraping and Protection

17:32 Human Data Consumption vs. AI Data Scraping

19:55 Ethical Considerations of Web Scraping

23:34 Data Value and Compensation

23:48 Identifying Social Engineering Hacks

Links:

The Morning After: Meta may hold back its next-gen AI models from the EU

https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-meta-may-hold-back-its-next-gen-ai-models-from-the-eu-111504920.htm

Supplier used controversial sources for training Apple Intelligence

https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/07/16/supplier-used-controversial-sources-for-training-apple-intelligence

Apple Intelligence wasn't trained on stolen YouTube videos

https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/07/18/apple-intelligence-wasnt-trained-on-stolen-youtube-videos

Apple Explains How to Identify Social Engineering Attacks

https://tidbits.com/2024/07/15/apple-explains-how-to-identify-social-engineering-attacks/

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This time, the MacVoices Live! pane looks at Apple's continued dominance in the smart personal audio market, despite a reported slight sales decline. We explore the evolution of wireless earbuds, with Apple leading in design and functionality. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea and Web Bixby discuss how their own usage patterns vary from sticking to Safari to exploring Chrome and Edge for compatibility needs. Privacy features, emphasized by Apple and Firefox, drive a debate on clarity in privacy policies. Then, Meta's emulation of Apple's Vision Pro features sparks discussions on user experience and tech market impact.

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00:00 Apple's Dominance in Smart Audio Market

00:58 Global Market Share Decline Speculation

02:36 Evolution of Wireless Earbuds

05:44 Market Share Breakdown and Competition

08:20 Apple's Emphasis on Privacy

09:26 Privacy Concerns and Marketing Strategies

10:48 User Preferences for Web Browsers

14:44 Meta's Attempt to Emulate Apple Vision Pro

16:13 Meta's Future Product Plans and Competition Discussion

Links:

Despite 8% Year-Over-Year Dip In Sales, Apple Still Dominates The Global Smart Personal Audio Market

https://appleworld.today/2024/07/despite-8-year-over-year-dip-in-sales-apple-still-dominates-the-global-smart-personal-audio-market/

Apple touts Safari privacy features in new ad: ‘Your browsing is being watched’

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Firefox's New 'Privacy' Feature Actually Gives Your Data to Advertisers

https://lifehacker.com/tech/why-you-should-disable-firefox-privacy-preserving-ad-measurements

Meta files a patent to copy Vision Pro’s EyeSight feature

https://9to5mac.com/2024/07/22/meta-copies-vision-pros-eyesight-feature/

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Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Dave Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby disagree on the Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra's resemblance to Apple's design, address the recent Squarespace security breach, and highlight platform developers' role in ensuring user safety. The panel wraps up with a broader discussion of security on a variety of platforms.

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00:00 Introduction

05:12 Translucent Design Trends

10:06 Squarespace Site Hijacking

12:49 X Moving to Texas

15:16 Platform Flaws and Patching

17:48 Panelist Introductions and Connections

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"The most shameless copy of an Apple product in ages" — Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra slammed over copycat design

https://www.imore.com/health-fitness/apple-watch/the-most-shameless-copy-of-an-apple-product-in-ages-samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra-slammed-over-copycat-design

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 Look Like AirPods, but That's Not All That's New

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsungs-galaxy-buds-3-look-like-airpods-but-thats-not-all-thats-new/

Researchers: Weak Security Defaults Enabled Squarespace Domains Hijacks

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/07/researchers-weak-security-defaults-enabled-squarespace-domains-hijacks/

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Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple TV+ negotiating more Hollywood film licenses, debating the balance between original content and variety. They explore the potential introduction of ads to enhance revenue and consider incorporating non-Apple content on the platform.

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00:12 Summer TV Preview

00:51 Apple's Hollywood Licensing Talks

01:49 The Paradox of Choice

02:16 Strategic Direction Debate

02:42 Embracing Originality vs. Hollywood

08:10 The Impact of Filmmaking Strategy

13:11 The Advertising Conundrum

15:36 Respectful Advertising Approach

16:30 Necessity of Embracing Advertising

18:05 Compelling Pitch for Advertisers

23:11 Diversifying Viewing Options

25:38 Long-Term Viability Assessment

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Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

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In this episode of MacVoices, Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby cover a data breach involving AT&T's call logs, discussing the implications for privacy and security, including the ethics of ransomware payments and highlighting the importance of data protection and backups. The panel also touches on how a U.S. Appeals Court decision impacts the future of net neutrality and lawmakers' understanding of the issue.

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00:00 Introduction: MacVoices Overview

01:35 AT&T Data Breach and Ransomware Concerns

06:45 Implications of AT&T Data Breach

09:02 AT&T's Response and Lack of Transparency

11:40 Net Neutrality Challenges and Delays

13:28 Apple's Influence on AI and Chip Stockpiling

16:00 Confusion Surrounding Chip Stockpiling

20:00 Light-hearted Banter and Snack Stockpiling

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The MacVoices Update for 2024-07 covers the doubling up of new content and the “Road to Macstock” series and why you should care about Macstock even if you didn’t attend. A couple new items for MacVoices are teased, some updates on scheduling, and the month’s Support Report conclude the update.

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After Amazon Prime Day, Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Web Bixby share some of the items that tempted them, and those they purchased. A PC emulator for iOS has been approved on the App Store, and the panel debates its significance for running old software and vintage games on iOS devices. Exploring technical aspects of emulation, the cover performance considerations and compatibility with different operating systems. Speculating on Apple's motivations for approval, the conversation concludes with a reflection on the uses of emulation for accessing old software, playing classic games, and the impact on user experiences.

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00:00 Introduction and Amazon Prime Day Deals

00:41 Personal Purchases and Considerations

02:11 Tech Accessories and Home Automation Ideas

04:30 Reflections on Amazon Prime Day Deals

07:19 Introduction of PC Emulator for iOS

09:55 Features and Limitations of the Emulator

13:17 Discussion on Apple's Position and Response

15:51 Potential Use Cases for the Emulator

18:31 Connect with MacVoices and Support the Show

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Apple Approves First Retro PC Emulator for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro

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After initially rejecting it, Apple has approved the first PC emulator for iOS

https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/13/24198015/apple-utm-se-pc-os-emulator-for-ios

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President Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race sparked discussions on the state of social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter). The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea look at use of social media to deliver messages directly, bypassing traditional media filters. The conversation also covered Google's discontinuation of its URL shortener, reflecting on adapting to tech changes, humorously blending insights on tech, politics, and media intersections. Oh yes, and iPhones are still secure if the OS is kept up-to-date.

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Chapters:

00:00 Presidential Race Announcement

01:00 Political Events Discussion

02:24 Significance of Social Media Platform

03:17 Surprise Platform Choice

04:48 X as Information Hub

06:43 Timing of Biden's Announcement

10:53 Leak Prevention Strategy

12:36 Speculations and Future Books

13:08 Discussion on White House Leak

15:30 Android Security Concerns

17:32 End of Google URL Shortener

Links:

Biden spurns traditional media, avoids leaks by quitting race online

https://www.axios.com/2024/07/22/biden-social-media-post-drop-out

Leaked Docs Show What Phones Cellebrite Can (and Can’t) Unlock

https://www.404media.co/leaked-docs-show-what-phones-cellebrite-can-and-cant-unlock/

Google URL Shortener links will no longer be available https://developers.googleblog.com/en/google-url-shortener-links-will-no-longer-be-available/

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The MacVoices Live! panel dives into the CrowdStrike incident, sharing personal experiences with system crashes caused by the system update to Windows. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby explore the technical aspects of the issue, highlighting the wide-ranging effects on industries like airlines and hospitals. The conversation turns to the inevitable questions of accountability, legal implications, and the necessity for enhanced change management practices to avoid future crises.

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00:00 Introduction

00:26 MacVoices Live Kickoff

04:08 The CrowdStrike Incident

10:03 Impact on Different Companies

12:01 Microsoft's Recovery Solution

13:05 Compatibility with Apple Silicon

17:23 Parsing Error in CrowdStrike

21:10 Accountability and Consequences

24:31 CrowdStrike's Software Update Process

29:50 Potential Legal Ramifications

33:00 Examining Mistakes and Accountability

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Change Management: Lessons From The CrowdStrike Outage

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Could our Macs be CrowdStruck?

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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, James Baraniak, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby look at why Figma’s interface generation tool so perfectly copied Apple’s app, and the questions it raises about AI training, intellectual property boundaries and corporate responsibility in AI use. On a more humorous note (since it had a happy ending), we talk about how a HomePod alerted a family to a kitchen fire started by their dog.

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00:00 Figma's Interface Generator Mishap

01:21 Rush to Innovation and AI Tools

03:35 Ethics in Design and AI Technology

09:27 Evaluating Figma's Controversy

11:55 Concerns on Generative AI Market Pace

13:42 Ethical Data Collection in AI Platforms

18:36 HomePod Saves the Day

21:32 The Resourceful Dog and the Kitchen Fire

27:19 Rewatch and Reflecting on AI Missteps

31:52 Raising Awareness on AI and Data Ethics

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Figma Disables AI App Design Tool After It Copied Apple’s Weather App

https://www.404media.co/figma-disables-ai-app-design-tool-after-it-copied-apples-weather-app/

Family credits HomePod with alerting them to a kitchen fire started by their dog

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