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Tor Browser Removes Firefox AI Components Citing Security and Privacy Concerns

The Tor Project has removed Firefox’s artificial intelligence and machine learning components from its latest browser release, citing concerns about unaudited “black box” behavior. This move contrasts sharply with industry trends where major browsers are aggressively integrating AI capabilities. Developers have also implemented several security enhancements and user interface improvements in the new alpha version.

Privacy-Focused Browser Rejects AI Integration

The Tor Project has taken a stand against the growing trend of artificial intelligence integration in web browsers by removing Firefox‘s AI and machine learning components from the latest Tor Browser alpha release. According to reports, this decision stems from the development team’s inability to properly audit the code and behavior of these machine learning models, which they describe as “black box” systems with potentially unpredictable outcomes.

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Australian Regulator Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Sites with Latest Blocking Wave

Australia’s communications regulator has expanded its blocking of illegal gambling websites, adding several new platforms to its enforcement list. The authority has now blocked over 1,300 illegal gambling and affiliate sites since beginning enforcement actions. Consumer warnings highlight the risks of using unregulated gambling services that lack customer protections.

Latest Enforcement Actions Target Illegal Gambling Operations

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has intensified its crackdown on illegal online gambling operations, according to recent reports from the regulator. Sources indicate the authority has requested that Australian internet service providers block additional websites found to be violating the country’s gambling laws.