The House of Representatives recently approved a legislative measure that might either outlaw TikTok or compel its divestment. This decision stems from dual concerns: Firstly, there’s apprehension about the potential for TikTok, given its extensive influence and capabilities, to mold public opinion in the United States through the content it disseminates. Secondly, the extensive data […]

The assertion that our current political and social order is being guided by the tenets found in Machiavelli’s “The Prince” and Orwell’s “1984” is a complex one, often depending on perspective and the specific contexts within different countries or regimes. While it’s not accurate to say that these texts are handbooks actively guiding leaders and […]

In late January 2024, France experienced its largest cyberattack to date, affecting approximately 33 million people, nearly half of the nation’s population. This significant breach targeted two French health insurance service providers, Viamedis and Almerys, responsible for managing third-party payments for medical insurance companies. The compromised data includes sensitive personal information such as civil status, […]

Surveillance capitalism is a term coined by Harvard professor Shoshana Zuboff. It describes a new form of capitalism that monetizes data acquired through surveillance. This economic system is based on the commodification of personal data with the core purpose of profit-making.

Admittedly, chatGPT got us started on this article… It brings up some great points and we thought you’d like them as well! The concept of “opt-in surveillance” raises important philosophical and practical questions about genuine choice and consent in the digital age. While, on the surface, many services appear to offer choices, the real dynamics […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an increasingly powerful tool that is being used by companies and governments around the world to process and analyze vast amounts of data. While AI can be used for many beneficial purposes, such as medical research and fraud detection, it also has the potential to be misused or to infringe on […]

Your infant grandson sitting on the (endlessly patient) family dog. His older sister’s kindergarten portrait. The giddy dance they perform every time you play “Yellow Submarine.” They’re all moments you cherish and want to remember. And you know your friends would love them, too. So you do what so many of us do now. You […]

Every year we make New Year’s resolutions. Sometimes we succeed, often we don’t. Either way, resolutions can be useful. They indicate an awareness that something about the way we live needs to change. For many of us, the way we use technology—smartphones, fitness trackers, social media—needs to change. So here are a handful of resolutions […]