Are your devices really listening to you? Here's what we know...

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Ever had the feeling that your devices are spying on you? Well, this week, we’re diving into the wild world of tech that's listening, learning, and maybe even singing! From Ford's eavesdropping road trips to Cox’s sneaky microphone antics, it’s safe to say privacy is getting a little weird in the age of AI.

But don't worry—AI's not all bad. In fact, we’ve got some fun ways to turn AI into your personal genie (thanks, Claude), and even found a new way to meet people on apps like Strava—plus some cool ways to make AI work for you.

Here’s what’s going on...

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🎤📱 Is your phone listening in? You might not be crazy! | Cox Communications just got caught with its ear pressed to your living room wall—literally. They’ve been bragging about spying on users through device microphones to serve up ads. So if you’ve ever felt like your phone was eavesdropping on your convos, this might prove you’re not paranoid after all. Time to start sharing your secrets with your toaster or microwave instead?

🚗🗣️ Ford's eavesdropping on your road trip sing-alongs | Just when you thought your car was a safe space for off-key karaoke, Ford's cooking up plans to serve you ads based on your in-car convos. Imagine belting out "I Want It That Way" and suddenly getting bombarded with boy band merch ads. Is this the future of personalized marketing, or just another reason to carpool in silence?

🤖💬 Unleash your inner AI whisperer with Claude | Move over, dog whisperers! The new hotness? AI whispering. Fast Company's got the inside scoop on maximizing Claude's AI superpowers. From crafting the perfect prompt to unlocking hidden talents, it's like having a genie in a digital bottle.

🏃‍♀️💕 Swipe right for... a 5K partner? | Forget Tinder, the cool kids are finding love on Strava! Hobby apps are the new matchmakers, turning shared interests into shared phone numbers. Who knew your marathon time could be the new pickup line? Just remember, "I like long runs on the beach" has a whole new meaning now.

🕵️‍♂️💻 The digital speakeasy: Black market AI chatbots | Psst, wanna buy some illicit AI? The underground world of black market chatbots is booming faster than you can say "Hey Siri." From homework helpers to corporate spies, these off-the-books bots are the new forbidden fruit of the digital age. But buyer beware: that bargain-bin AI might just tell your boss about that "sick day" you spent at the beach.

🎵🤖 AI drops the beat, Spotify drops the ban hammer | Move over, Taylor Swift! AI-generated tunes are climbing the charts... and driving Spotify crazy. The music industry's latest headache? Telling human singers from computer composers. As AI floods platforms with synthetic tunes, the question remains: can a robot really sing the blues? Spotify says "no," but the AI says "beep boop beep" (which might be its version of "challenge accepted").

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