Welcome to Opt Out October: It's Time to Ditch Unwanted Subscriptions and AI Spies - CNET

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.

If you’ve been wanting to change your privacy settings, stop social media from looking over your shoulder and avoid age verification requirements, this is the guide to start with. The EFF guide walks through all the toggles to flip and the platforms or services you should outright avoid, suggesting better alternatives where available.

The EFF notes on its blog that it will update the guide’s instructions and details if anything changes.

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A representative from the EFF didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

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