Welcome to Opt Out October: It's Time to Ditch Unwanted Subscriptions and AI Spies
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has launched its 2026 'Opt Out October' guide to help users reclaim data privacy. The guide provides instructions on limiting AI data training, avoiding invasive social media practices, and finding privacy-focused software alternatives.
Why it matters
As AI integration becomes ubiquitous, this guide offers actionable steps for individuals to mitigate surveillance and data exploitation by major tech platforms.
It's a good month to reassess old accounts and retake control of your data and privacy.
Senior Editor / Home Security and Smart Home
Read full bio October 1, 2026, 7:55 pm ET
Ready to get rid of companies watching your every move? We found the right guide. gerenme/Getty Tired of companies constantly updating their terms and conditions to train their AI with your data , recruit your personal info for their own ends, or charge ever-higher fees ? On Thursday, the Electronic Frontier Foundation launched its 2026 Opt Out October guide , urging people to retake control of their data and devices.
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