Wesley Faulkner

Joining the discussion are Stacey Higginbotham, a tech journalist and policy fellow at Consumer Reports; Wesley Faulkner, a community builder and tech enthusiast; and Shoshana Weissmann, head of digital media at R Street Institute. They dive into Apple's legal battles and Google's antitrust issues, advocating for comprehensive privacy legislation. The conversation also touches on the FTC's ban on hidden fees and the complex dynamics of AI in society. Expect humor mixed with insights about technology's role in our lives and the ongoing push for accountability in the tech world.

Stacey Higginbotham, a tech journalist focused on IoT policies, Wesley Faulkner, a community builder in tech, and Shoshana Weissmann, head of digital media at R Street Institute, dive deep into the implications of recent FTC regulations. They discuss Apple's legal battles over App Store rules and Google's antitrust challenges, highlighting the tension between big tech and user privacy. The conversation also covers AI's environmental impact and the need for coherent privacy legislation, while balancing the lightheartedness of personal anecdotes.