Privacy
‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment
‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment Doctors ask demographic questions during treatment to collect data that can help researchers understand who gets sick, why they get sick, and how to design interventions to improve health outcomes. The data collected from these questions can be used to predict conditions like preeclampsia, cardiovascular […]
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AI is providing emotional support for employees – but is it a valuable tool or privacy threat?
AI is providing emotional support for employees – but is it a valuable tool or privacy threat? Employers are increasingly using AI-powered systems to assess workers’ psychological well-being and provide emotional support in the workplace, raising concerns about privacy and potential misuse. The use of AI for emotional support in the workplace has shown some […]
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Why people don’t demand data privacy – even as governments and corporations collect more personal information
Why people don’t demand data privacy – even as governments and corporations collect more personal information Despite being concerned about data privacy, many people feel numb to the issue due to the widespread collection and misuse of personal information by governments and corporations. The “privacy paradox” shows that people claim to care about privacy but […]
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Always watching: How ICE’s plan to monitor social media 24/7 threatens privacy and civic participation
Always watching: How ICE’s plan to monitor social media 24/7 threatens privacy and civic participation ICE is seeking private contractors to launch a 24/7 social media monitoring program, which would involve analyzing public posts on various platforms to identify potential threats or enforcement leads. The program would use AI-powered software to correlate social media data […]
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The rise of “catch a cheater” apps exploits our worst human tendencies
The rise of “catch a cheater” apps exploits our worst human tendencies Popular “catch a cheater” apps like Cheaterbuster and CheatEye use facial recognition technology to trace dating profiles, often without users’ knowledge or consent. These apps charge a one-time fee to locate a Tinder profile with just a name or photo of the person’s […]
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ICE is building a social media panopticon
ICE is building a social media panopticon ICE is expanding an online surveillance system to track millions of users on social media platforms. The agency has paid $5.7 million for an AI-powered platform called Zignal Labs, which can ingest and analyze vast amounts of publicly available data. The platform provides “real-time intelligence” that could potentially […]
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Federal subpoenas for transgender care records raise medical privacy concerns and put providers in a legal bind – a health law expert explains what’s at stake
Federal subpoenas for transgender care records raise medical privacy concerns and put providers in a legal bind – a health law expert explains what’s at stake The US Department of Justice has issued over 20 subpoenas to doctors and clinics treating transgender patients under age 19, raising medical privacy concerns and putting providers in a […]
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Protestant ideas shaped Americans’ support for birth control – and the Supreme Court ruling protecting a husband and wife’s right to contraception
Protestant ideas shaped Americans’ support for birth control – and the Supreme Court ruling protecting a husband and wife’s right to contraception Protestant ideas played a significant role in shaping Americans’ support for birth control, particularly through the Supreme Court’s 1965 ruling in Griswold v. Connecticut that protected married couples’ right to contraception. The Griswold […]
🏛️ Politics
Privacy concerns raised over AI glasses
Privacy concerns raised over AI glasses A social media personality recently used AI glasses to record business takeovers. The use of AI glasses raises concerns about privacy and data collection. The glasses were likely recording audio and video, potentially capturing sensitive information. The incident highlights the need for greater transparency and regulation around AI-powered devices. […]
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Your data privacy is slipping away – here’s why, and what you can do about it
Your data privacy is slipping away – here’s why, and what you can do about it Despite growing efforts to improve cybersecurity, personal data breaches are accelerating, with companies sending out over 1.3 billion notifications to victims in 2024. The three pillars of solid personal privacy protection are: accessible technical controls (e.g., encryption and multifactor […]
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