Now We Have The Clawdbot

Jan 26, 2026 21m

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Did you even notice that new TikTok privacy policy over the weekend? AirTags finally have a second generation. Microsoft confirms it will give out your BitLocker recovery keys if you’re silly enough to store them with them. And let me introduce you to Clawdbot. Since you can’t see the spelling, you won’t understand how this is different until I explain. TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes (Wired) Apple launches AirTag 2 with improved range, louder speaker, more (9to5Mac) EU opens formal probe into Musk’s xAI over Grok deepfakes (FT) Latest ChatGPT model uses Elon Musk’s Grokipedia as source, tests reveal (The Guardian) Microsoft Gave FBI Keys To Unlock Encrypted Data, Exposing Major Privacy Flaw (Forbes) Clawdbot Showed Me What the Future of Personal AI Assistants Looks Like (MacStories) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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TikTok's New Privacy Policy

TikTok has introduced a new privacy policy that significantly extends the data it collects from users, including precise GPS location tracking, logging of AI interactions, and expansion of its advertising network. While many users may quickly agree to these changes without understanding the full implications, the new ownership under TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC has prompted these adjustments. This transition allows TikTok to gather more detailed user data for targeted advertising even outside the app.

Apple's New Generation AirTag

Apple has launched the second-generation AirTag, featuring an upgraded speaker and enhanced Ultra Wideband chip, allowing users to find lost items from greater distances with improved audio feedback. The new AirTag also incorporates privacy measures to protect against unwanted tracking, including new cross-platform alerts.

EU Investigation into xAI

The European Union has commenced a formal investigation into xAI concerning its Generative AI tools that allegedly produce inappropriate content, including deepfakes. As part of the EU's Digital Services Act, the investigation will examine xAI’s compliance with legal obligations and its impact on user safety.

Concerns Over AI Source Credibility

Recent reports show that the latest ChatGPT model cites a questionable source, Grokipedia, raising alarms for disinformation experts. There are growing concerns that AI models are inadvertently legitimizing unreliable information that may contribute to the spread of disinformation, complicating efforts to correct bad information.

Microsoft's BitLocker Controversy

Microsoft confirmed that it provides BitLocker recovery keys to law enforcement upon legal orders. Although storing these keys with Microsoft offers convenience, privacy experts warn of the risks involved with remote data storage and suggest stronger consumer protections.

Introduction to Claude Bot

The episode introduces Claude Bot, an AI assistant that runs locally on a user’s computer, capable of self-improvement and integration with popular messaging platforms. Users can customize this personal assistant to meet their needs, serving as a powerful tool for productivity and innovation in AI.