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Stay safe and protect your data when using AI

What Is a Residential Proxy? How Your Smart TV Ends Up in a Botnet — and How to Check

July 8, 2026 by Guido
AI Safety & Privacy

Millions of smart TVs and streaming boxes are quietly working for criminals as “residential proxies.” Here’s what that means, how your device gets recruited, and how to check.

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AI Slop: Why 90% of AI Content Is Garbage (And How to Not Add to the Pile)

July 14, 2026June 3, 2026 by Guido
AI slop: person with magnifying glass rejecting low-quality mass-produced AI content on a conveyor beltAI Safety & Privacy
AI slop: person with magnifying glass rejecting low-quality mass-produced AI content on a conveyor belt

AI slop is flooding the internet with low-quality, mass-produced AI content. Here is what it is, why it matters, and how to make sure you are not contributing to the problem.

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Which AI Hallucinates the Least? The Honest Comparison 2026

July 2, 2026May 16, 2026 by Guido
Six AI models compared by hallucination rate — Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok, and open-source models with accuracy metersAI Safety & Privacy
Six AI models compared by hallucination rate — Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok, and open-source models with accuracy meters

ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok — which AI makes up the fewest facts? An honest benchmark comparison with real numbers and the 2-minute cross-check rule.

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AI Hallucinations: Why Your AI Sometimes Makes Stuff Up (And How to Catch It)

June 3, 2026May 16, 2026 by Guido
Friendly robot holding a checklist with correct and incorrect AI answersAI Safety & Privacy
Friendly robot holding a checklist with correct and incorrect AI answers

AI sometimes invents facts, sources, and studies with total confidence. Learn the 5 warning signs, the 2-minute cross-check trick, and prompt add-ons that reduce hallucinations.

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AI Safety 101: How to Protect Your Privacy When Using AI Tools

July 1, 2026May 9, 2026 by Guido
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Laptop with security shield and lock icons - AI safety and privacy illustration

Transparency note: This article contains affiliate links. If you sign up or purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep the content free. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details. AI tools are incredibly useful. They are also incredibly curious about your data. … Read more

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