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For many of us, the smartphone is the first thing we look at in the morning and the last thing we see before going to sleep.
Here are eight places AI has quietly moved into your life, along with the good, the bad, and how to avoid it if you'd rather keep the robots at arm's length.
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Most people have a will. Some people have life insurance. Many have folders full of paperwork. But millions of people have something just as valuable and rarely planned for: Their digital life.
Adjust a few smart phone settings so it behaves more like a tool and less like a needy roommate.
A Practical Look at the Parts of Your Digital Life You Might Be Overlooking
Let’s talk about how Google Maps works, how it’s also an advertising tool, and how it keeps track of where you go — in plain English, without assuming the government is hiding in your glove box.
Let’s explain how YouTube works, why it feels psychic, and how to get it back under control.
Let’s talk about what Android really is, what Google’s role is, and which settings matter — without turning this into a tech horror movie.