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Upd: August 1, 2023 7 min read Digest

AdGuard’s digest: Apple’s tracking trouble, AI detector’s demise, OpenAI chief’s eye-scanning quest

Apple is investigated over tracking, OpenAI dumps its AI-generated text detector, Meta and Google data grab alarms hospitals, OpenAI boss’s side gig raises privacy issues, while Google and Apple join forces to stop AirTag stalking.

Ekaterina Kachalova

Upd: July 28, 2023 1 min read AdGuard for Windows Release notes

AdGuard v7.14 for Windows: new tray icons and fixes under the hood

This release includes some design changes, such as new tray icons. We have also updated the WFP and TDI drivers to make the app more compatible with other software.

Nata Kiseleva

Upd: August 7, 2023 9 min read AI Industry news The History of Ad Blocking

The AI Arms Race: Can Ad Blockers Keep Up with AI-Generated Ads?

As AI more and more penetrates our lives, the ad industry couldn't stay aside. Google, Meta, and Amazon have all joined the race to provide the best tools for creating AI-generated ads.

Ekaterina Kachalova

Upd: September 7, 2023 1 min read AdGuard for Android Release notes

AdGuard v4.1 for Android: YouTube player reworked

We've reworked the YouTube player to support all video formats, including live streams and shorts. We've also made it easier for you to access Apps Management.

Lena Ter-Mikaelyan

Upd: July 25, 2023 4 min read Industry news

Google wants to kill open Web under the guise of making it safer

A group of Google engineers has proposed a new Web API that threatens to uproot the work of apps and browsers if they interfere with its ad business. Will the open Web survive?

Ekaterina Kachalova

Upd: July 21, 2023 7 min read Data protection The more you know

The big brother in your pocket: TeleSign’s ‘reputation score’ system explained

A mass surveillance system affects billions of people, tracks you, and assigns you a "reputation score" based on your phone usage. That score then determines your access to services. Sounds intrusive and a little dystopian, doesn't it? But here it is.

Ekaterina Kachalova

Upd: July 25, 2023 8 min read Data protection Industry news

Comprehensive guide to Meta's Threads app: privacy concerns uncovered

Uncover the truth about Meta's Threads app. From data collection to privacy concerns and its absence in the EU, in this comprehensive guide we discusses it all.

Ekaterina Kachalova

July 14, 2023 8 min read Digest

AdGuard’s digest: Bard lands in EU, Google goes all in on data-scraping, tax sites abuse privacy, EU and US have a deal

Google’s AI chatbot arrives in the EU, Shutterstock feeds OpenAI’s data hunger, tax sites spill personal data, the EU and US try a new data deal, and Google’s cookie alternative faces French scrutiny.

Ekaterina Kachalova

July 13, 2023 6 min read Industry news

Meta wants you to download apps directly from Facebook: boon or bust?

As the EU law is set to loosen Google and Apple’s grip on the app store market, Meta is eager to join the fray. For better or worse? Read on to find out.

Ekaterina Kachalova

July 13, 2023 2 min read AdGuard news Data protection

The AdGuardian: your online privacy and security guide

The AdGuardian is a biweekly newsletter that will bring you the latest news and our expert commentary about ad blocking, privacy protection, AI, and similar topics.

Vasily Bagirov

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AdGuard’s digest: Apple’s tracking trouble, AI detector’s demise, OpenAI chief’s eye-scanning quest

AdGuard v7.14 for Windows: new tray icons and fixes under the hood

The AI Arms Race: Can Ad Blockers Keep Up with AI-Generated Ads?

AdGuard v4.1 for Android: YouTube player reworked

Google wants to kill open Web under the guise of making it safer

The big brother in your pocket: TeleSign’s ‘reputation score’ system explained

Comprehensive guide to Meta's Threads app: privacy concerns uncovered

AdGuard’s digest: Bard lands in EU, Google goes all in on data-scraping, tax sites abuse privacy, EU and US have a deal

Meta wants you to download apps directly from Facebook: boon or bust?

The AdGuardian: your online privacy and security guide

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AdGuard Browser extension for Chrome

1. Allow downloading

Installation permissions

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2. Install the app

3. Launch the app