SurveillanceState
Protecting the vulnerable, or automating harm? AI’s double-edged role in spotting abuse
Protecting the vulnerable, or automating harm? AI’s double-edged role in spotting abuse AI can be used to detect abuse and protect vulnerable people, but its implementation raises concerns about replicating harm or privacy violations. The development of AI tools is often biased by historical data, which can reflect social inequalities and prejudices, leading to systemic […]
💻 Technology
AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices – here’s how to be aware of what you’re revealing
AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices – here’s how to be aware of what you’re revealing AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices, including smartphones, smart home speakers, fitness trackers, and more, often without your knowledge or consent. The data collected by AI tools […]
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Autocrats don’t act like Hitler or Stalin anymore − instead of governing with violence, they use manipulation
Autocrats don’t act like Hitler or Stalin anymore − instead of governing with violence, they use manipulation Modern autocrats use manipulation and spin to gain and maintain power, rather than relying on violence or overt repression. The term “informational autocracy” or “spin dictatorship” describes this approach, where leaders craft an image of competence and democratic […]
🏛️ Politics
House Democrats: DOGE is building a ‘master database’ of Americans’ sensitive information
House Democrats: DOGE is building a ‘master database’ of Americans’ sensitive information House Democrats are investigating DOGE (a government entity created by Elon Musk to reduce federal spending) for allegedly building a “cross-agency master database” of sensitive personal information, including data from the IRS, SSA, and voting records. The database would combine personal data from […]
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From TB to HIV/AIDS to cancer, disease tracking has always had a political dimension, but it’s the foundation of public health
From TB to HIV/AIDS to cancer, disease tracking has always had a political dimension, but it’s the foundation of public health Tuberculosis was the leading cause of death in New York City and the U.S. overall in the late 19th century. Lewis Wickes Hine/Picryl, CC BY Federal datasets began disappearing from public view on Jan. […]
🏥 Health