- Duck.ai Privacy: The Fire Button [duckduckgo.com]
Last week we shared how our browser Fire Button can burn away the traces of websites that you've visit. But did you know Duck.ai, which gives you anonymized access to popular AI chatbots like OpenAI’s GPT-5 mini, also has a Fire Button?
Duck.ai can save up to 30 conversations, in case you want to refer to them later. To protect your privacy, these chats are stored locally on your device, not on DuckDuckGo or other remote servers. Duck.ai’s Fire Button deletes all your recent chats at once; on desktop browsers, you can also delete individual chats by clicking the 🗑️ icon next to them.
In the news...
- Google Avoids Harshest Penalties in Landmark Search Monopoly Ruling [nytimes.com]
The ruling is in: "Google must hand over its search results and some data to rival companies but does not need to break itself up by selling its Chrome web browser… The decision, by Judge Amit P. Mehta of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, falls short of the sweeping changes proposed by the government to rein in the power of Silicon Valley.”
"It will take time for rival search companies to determine if that data can be helpful. The chief executive of DuckDuckGo, Gabriel Weinberg, who testified against Google in the antitrust hearing, said it probably would not enable his start-up to do much. 'It’s a nothingburger,' he said.” (You can read our official statement on the ruling here.)
- Privacy Nightmare: Your Doorbell Camera Is Snitching to Insurance Companies [gadgetreview.com]
"Modern doorbell cameras don’t just record video," says Al Landes. "They capture motion events, timestamps, visitor frequency, activity patterns, and device identifiers that reveal when you leave, how often guests visit, and whether your lifestyle fits an insurer’s risk models."
"Before installing any smart security device, scrutinize privacy settings, disable unnecessary data sharing, and remember: the best home security shouldn’t require surrendering your privacy as collateral. Your peace of mind shouldn’t come at the cost of turning your front door into a corporate surveillance checkpoint."
- AT&T Prepares to Pay $177 Million to Settle Privacy Lawsuit. Here's How to File a Claim [cnet.com]
Do you use AT&T? You may qualify for a payout. "In 2019, an AT&T data breach exposed the personal information of nearly 72 million people, and in 2024, another 109 million AT&T customers saw their data leaked to the dark web. A gigantic class-action lawsuit against the telecom corporation is finally nearing its end, with a proposed $177 million settlement set to start getting paid early next year."
If you want a file a claim for compensation, do so here by November 18, 2025.
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