Technically Optimistic
How your behavior became the world's biggest resource
Apr 24, 2024
This podcast delves into the world of data privacy and AI regulation, exploring the ethical dimensions of mathematical models and data usage. It also discusses the evolution of cookies on the web and the societal implications of ad tracking methods, shedding light on the commercial challenges faced by Netscape in the early days of the internet.
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- Data collection raises privacy concerns due to vast personal data usage by companies.
- Technological advancements challenge user privacy with ad tracking evolution beyond cookies.
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Data Collection and Privacy Concerns
Data is omnipresent in our lives, from digital interactions to physical phenomena like traffic patterns and price fluctuations. While data grants personalization and insights, there's growing unease as companies collect vast amounts of personal data. Instances like data breaches at Equifax and Capital One highlight the risks, with much data shared passively through various devices.
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