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DuckDuckGo has taken a decisive step in democratising private Artificial Intelligence with the latest update to the Duck.ai platform. Officially launched with performance improvements this month, the new image editing feature allows users to transform photographs using simple text prompts—similar to other AI editors—while eliminating the risks of digital surveillance. Users can upload an image and, with a single command (such as 'remove the background' or 'change the lighting'), the AI processes the change without the need to create an account or provide an email address. The 'magic' of privacy lies in proxy processing. DuckDuckGo removes the user's IP address and metadata before sending the request to AI models (such as those from OpenAI, Anthropic, or Meta). Furthermore, images and results are not stored on the company's servers; they are kept only in the browser's local cache. Their persistence depends on the browser's own settings, but they are not used to train third-party models, the company guarantees. DuckDuckGo, which has distinguished itself by creating apps that put privacy first, is thus trying to prove that it is possible to combine the power of modern AI with a 'zero-trace' philosophy, offering a fast, free, and, above all, anonymous tool.
Anthropic's latest AI model, Claude Mythos, is generating significant attention and concern. This article explores the capabilities and potential impact of the new technology.
Microsoft is evolving its AI strategy by integrating both OpenAI's GPT and Anthropic's Claude into its Copilot Researcher tool. Through new 'Critique' and 'Council' features, the company aims to reduce AI hallucinations and improve factual accuracy by using these models to audit and debate each other's work, effectively positioning itself as an orchestrator of a global AI ecosystem.
The Phone Link application allows you to manage messages, photos, and calls directly on your computer. Learn how to set up this free tool to increase productivity.
A prototype of an application that places each song on an “emotional map” with two axes, allowing for the automatic classification of emotions and the creation of playlists based on the user's mood.
OpenAI confirmed this Wednesday that it will shut down the Sora application, a popular artificial intelligence (AI) video generation service. The application had been launched six months ago, so the decision caught users by surprise... as well as Disney, with whom OpenAI had a partnership focused on this tool.
Google promises a “revolution” for the map, using Gemini AI. Users will simply need to click “Ask Maps” to get answers about routes or travel plans, in a new visual and personalised experience.
Available on social media, the platform focuses on creating 'digital tools' to support immigrants' interaction with Portuguese society, as well as providing ongoing communication through social networks.
The Innovative Transactive Renewable Energy Communities project aims to create free, web-based digital tools to support communities that come together to produce 100% renewable energy.
