Exploring reclaiming personal data from Big Tech in the digital age, importance of data ownership, challenges in the digital landscape, empowering individuals in technology development, consumer spending trends, and analyzing the current retail landscape.
Businesses need to assess risks to prepare for challenges and identify opportunities ahead.
Individuals must reclaim ownership of digital data to protect privacy and prevent exploitation.
Deep dives
The Importance of ESG Reporting in Business Resilience
Understanding risks is crucial for business resilience. By assessing risks, businesses can prepare for challenges and identify opportunities ahead. Companies like EY aid CFOs and boards in recognizing critical insights for resilience in a rapidly changing environment.
VR Training Platforms Enhancing Welding Skills
Virtual reality training platforms like ForgeFX benefit students mastering welding skills. These tools simulate muscle memory required for welding techniques, reducing the learning curve associated with traditional methods.
Concerns Over Tech Dependency and TikTok Ban
The proposed TikTok ban by the US House of Representatives brings up anxieties regarding tech usage. Users express concerns over the impact of various technologies on daily life, including social media and digital detox retreats.
Reclaiming Digital Identity and Data Ownership
Frank McCourt Jr., founder of Project Liberty, advocates for reclaiming ownership of digital data from tech giants like Google and Facebook. He highlights the need for individuals to control their data to protect privacy and prevent exploitation, suggesting a decentralized internet for user empowerment.
Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Frank McCourt, Executive Chairman of McCourt Global and Founder of Project Liberty, discusses his book Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age. Julie Van Ullen, Chief Revenue Officer at Rakuten, talks about tracking retail data and the health of the consumer. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.