This Week in Tech (Audio) TWiT 1035: The Droids Are in the Escape Pod - You Can't Copyright Eleanor
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Jun 9, 2025 
Sam Abuelsamid, an automotive expert and VP at Telemetry, Cathy Gellis, a tech-savvy attorney at TechDirt, and Larry Magid, CEO of ConnectSafely.org, dive into the latest tech news. They reflect on the legacy of computing pioneer Bill Atkinson and discuss the legal intricacies of AI privacy issues. The trio also tackles the complexities of parental controls for online safety and explores how recent tax code changes are impacting tech layoffs. They provide insights into the evolving landscape of technology, law, and the importance of user privacy.
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Bill Atkinson's Career Catalyst
- Bill Atkinson was recruited from neuroscience to Apple by Steve Jobs, who sold him on inventing the future.
- Bill created Quickdraw, MacPaint, and HyperCard, shaping modern computing and UI design with rounded rectangles.
ChatGPT Logs Privacy Clash
- The court order to preserve all ChatGPT logs, including deleted ones, clashes with user privacy and regulatory demands.
- This ruling highlights conflicting pressures between evidence retention and privacy compliance.
Use Password Managers
- Use a password manager like Bitwarden to stop reusing passwords and improve security.
- Avoid using the same password on multiple sites to prevent widespread compromise in breaches.
