I don’t like Flock cameras. Let me get that out of the way right from the beginning, because I don’t want anybody reading this and thinking I’m secretly defending them. I have serious concerns about automated license plate readers, surveillance cameras, the amount of data these systems can collect, how long that data is retained,Continue reading “Flock Cameras, Privacy, and the Dumbest Possible Form of Protest”
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S08102A: How the āDigital ID for Kidsā Bill Could Actually Put Them at Risk
At first glance, New Yorkās proposed bill S08102A might appear to be a protective measure for children online. Its stated goal is simple: verify the age of users across devices and platforms to ensure that minors are not exposed to content deemed inappropriate. On paper, this sounds responsible, even necessary. But when you dig intoContinue reading “S08102A: How the āDigital ID for Kidsā Bill Could Actually Put Them at Risk”
Flipping the Script: The Inversions Between 2020 and 2025
Introduction: The years 2020 and 2025 may seem like just a short span in the grand sweep of history, yet they are bookends of profound societal shifts that have altered the fabric of global politics, culture, and technology. As we look back to 2020, the world was in the midst of a pandemic, rising politicalContinue reading “Flipping the Script: The Inversions Between 2020 and 2025”