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A wave of users is moving from ChatGPT to Claude after a series of controversies involving OpenAI and its parent company. Concerns over privacy and ethical use of AI have driven many to seek alternatives, leading to a surge in Claude sign‑ups and paid subscriptions. The transition can be managed by exporting chat histories, copying key conversations, or summarizing preferences, then importing that information into Claude. Users are also advised on how to delete their data and close their ChatGPT accounts to ensure a clean break. Lire la suite

Claude, Anthropic's AI chatbot, has risen to the number one spot on the US Apple App Store chart following Anthropic's decision to decline a contract with the US Department of War over safety concerns. The move contrasts with OpenAI’s acceptance of a similar deal for ChatGPT, prompting many users to abandon ChatGPT and switch to Claude. President Donald Trump has called Anthropic a radical‑left AI company and urged agencies to stop using Claude, though the tool remains in use across several government bodies, including the White House and US Central Command. Lire la suite

OpenAI is developing a line of AI‑powered hardware, beginning with a smart speaker that includes a built‑in camera and facial‑recognition capabilities. A team of over 200 employees is dedicated to the project, and the speaker is expected to retail for between $200 and $300, with shipments slated for early 2027. Later products may include smart glasses in 2028 and a smart lamp prototype. The effort follows OpenAI’s acquisition of Jony Ive’s design firm, but the rollout faces technical, privacy and consumer‑acceptance hurdles. Lire la suite

At the National Retail Federation’s annual trade show, retailers and tech firms showcased a wave of artificial‑intelligence tools, from holographic chat agents powered by large language models to AI‑driven shopper tracking and chatbot ordering. Companies highlighted new protocols that let shoppers buy directly through AI assistants, while others warned of privacy concerns as cameras capture shopper behavior. Amid the hype, some exhibitors, like a packaging specialist, deliberately avoided AI, emphasizing tactile design over digital gimmicks. Lire la suite

A recent Deloitte survey shows that while a majority of U.S. consumers are actively using or experimenting with generative AI, they also express strong concerns about privacy, data security, and the trustworthiness of tech companies. More than half of respondents pay for AI services, yet many still verify AI‑generated information and are reluctant to share personal data. The findings highlight a paradox: rapid adoption of AI alongside growing skepticism about its impact and the motives of the firms behind it. Lire la suite

Smart security camera maker Eufy launched a winter promotion that offered owners $2 for each video showing a package theft or a person pulling on a car door, regardless of whether the footage was genuine or staged. The campaign aimed to collect 20,000 clips of each scenario to train the company’s artificial‑intelligence detection software. Eufy, a subsidiary of Anker, capped payouts at $20 per device and did not comment on the initiative. The move reflects a broader, still‑uncommon trend of tech firms paying consumers for data, while raising fresh concerns about privacy and past security lapses in Eufy’s products. Lire la suite