Ya'll Started Using Passkeys Yet? - The Tech Jawn 102
Oct 17, 2023
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This podcast episode covers topics like passkeys as a passwordless authentication technology, a proposed bill in New York regarding 3D printer purchases, the European Union's response to misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war, and a spotlight on Trisha Prabhu's success in the business world.
Microsoft, Apple, and Google have announced support for past keys, a new authentication technology that eliminates the need for passwords. Users can authenticate using their biometrics or a pin code.
EU investigates social media platforms for misinformation during Israel-Hamas war
The European Union has demanded that tech giants like Facebook and Google take action against misinformation related to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The EU has launched a formal investigation and requested responses from the companies on their efforts to combat disinformation.
Proposed New York Bill Requires Background Checks for 3D Printer Purchases
A newly proposed bill in New York may soon require a criminal background check for purchasing certain types of 3D printers. State Senator Jennifer Raj Kumar introduced the legislation to prevent convicted felons from legally buying a firearm by utilizing 3D printers to create untraceable ghost guns. The bill called AB 8132 would mandate a background check for anyone attempting to buy a 3D printer capable of fabricating a firearm, as well as prohibit the sale of those printers to individuals with a criminal history that precludes them from owning a gun. However, the bill does not specify which maker models of printers would fall under these regulations. This proposal raises several concerns, such as potential infringements on First Amendment rights and the impact on individuals, like artists or entrepreneurs, who rely on 3D printers for their work.
Trisha Prabhu: Inventor of Rethink, a Technology to Combat Online Hate
Trisha Prabhu, a 22-year-old innovator and social entrepreneur, has created Rethink, a patented technology that detects and prevents online hate speech before it can be posted. Prabhu was inspired to develop Rethink after reading about a young girl who took her own life after being cyberbullied for over a year. Rethink works by serving as an alternative keyboard on a mobile device, analyzing the text being typed and prompting the user to reconsider before posting offensive messages. Prabhu's research has shown that adolescents changed their minds about posting offensive content 93% of the time when prompted by Rethink. Her extraordinary work has gained recognition and accolades, including being invited to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit hosted by President Obama. She has been featured on Shark Tank and received prestigious awards such as the Elevate Prize, Forbes 30 Under 30, and the Rhodes Scholarship. Trisha Prabhu is making a significant impact in the fight against cyberbullying and continues to inspire young leaders.
Microsoft, Apple, and now Google all have native support for passkeys, the next wave of authentication technology that doesn’t require you to remember passwords.
A New York state bill has been proposed that would require everyone to register in order to buy certain 3-D printers because of their potential to print parts for guns.
The European Union isn’t messing around when it comes to misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war on social media platforms but we wonder where that fervor was for other atrocities in recent memory.
And we shine the Spotlight on Trisha Prabhu, who, at only 22 years old, has received worldwide acclaim in the business world.
