NBTV: Your Money, Your Data, Your Life

Are your devices tracking your every move? Discover how Faraday bags can effectively block unwanted signals and enhance your privacy. Learn the ins and outs of choosing the right bag and understanding its limitations. Plus, valuable tips on testing these privacy tools. With the rise of identity theft and digital surveillance, taking control of your personal information has never been more crucial. Don’t let your tech betray your privacy!

Byron Tau, author of *Means of Control* and a reporter at Notice, dives into the dark world of data privacy. He reveals how apps may secretly sell your information, letting governments and corporations track your every move—without warrants! The discussion spans from the evolution of data brokers to the unsettling reality of mass data collection. Tau argues for urgent privacy reforms and explores the ethical implications of surveillance. It's a wake-up call for anyone concerned about their digital footprint!

In this discussion, The Hated One, a tutorial creator and expert in local AI, shares crucial insights on maintaining privacy while using chatbots. He emphasizes the advantages of running AI locally, revealing how open-source models let you fine-tune performance while keeping your data safe. Listeners learn about essential tools like Ollama and the steps to set up local AI environments using Docker. This conversation not only demystifies AI terminology but also empowers you to take control of your data in an increasingly digital world.

In this discussion, Brendan Eich, the creator of JavaScript and co-founder of Brave, shares insights on the overlooked issue of online privacy as technology evolved. He highlights the dangers of tracking and the growing surveillance culture that have emerged alongside user apathy. Brendan passionately argues for a market focused on privacy-preserving tools and emphasizes the importance of user empowerment. He also touches on the role of decentralization and how companies can prioritize user privacy to reshape the future of the internet.

https://youtu.be/wcKtnnzsQGkhttps://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/content-moderation:9In this interview from Al Jazeera on October 16th, 2024; I discuss the current state of global privacy legislation, ways that we can encourage free speech without censorship, and strategies for the future of privacy around the world.00:00 We Are Getting to a Real Scary Place00:30 Setting Scary Precedents Against Privacy03:17 Striking a Balance05:54 The Future of Privacy is Up the UsersIn an era where the web has converged on just a handful major companies that wield immense control over speech, we are seeing many independent voices drowned out. Instead of suppressing ideas, we can actually call out bad ideas for what they are and we can provide counterpoints. The best way to conquer bad ideas is with better ideas, not by suppressing ideas.Link to full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa1c16uTJVQBrought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Will Sandoval and Naomi BrockwellTo support NBTV, visit:https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Visit our shop!https://Shop.NBTV.mediaOur eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy:https://amzn.to/3WDSfkuBeware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Support the show

https://youtu.be/07-IsfTMujohttps://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Pegasus:d7Journalists, activists, and human rights defenders are being targeted and silenced daily by authoritarian governments that fear losing power. One of the deadliest tools used against them is Pegasus—a powerful cyber-surveillance weapon that puts lives at risk.In this interview, I sit down with Laurent Richard, founder of Forbidden Stories and co-author of Pegasus. His team broke the story on Pegasus spyware and built a global network to safeguard journalists working on dangerous stories. Learn how Pegasus operates, the fight to protect freedom of the press, and how we can combat digital surveillance before it’s too late.00:00 CyberSurveillance is a Military Weapon01:19 Forbidden Stories04:28 Global Spyware Threat05:17 How Forbidden Stories Broke The Pegasus Story15:40 The Danger of Intelligence Spyware22:59 Privacy is Essential for Democracy26:09 How to Begin Change29:55 CyberSurveillance Needs Regulation32:39 This is Where We Are34:47 Governments Have a Vested Interest in Spyware39:44 Hope Remains43:04 There is a Lot to Do47:37 The Safe Box Network52:20 ConclusionCyber surveillance is a military weapon wielded against civilians, actually putting human lives in danger. We must protect journalists, activists, dissidents, and all vulnerable individuals from powerful, corrupt organizations as they risk everything to expose the truth. Together, we must signal to the world that we demand a future where technology serves us—free from the fear of surveillance.Special Thanks to Laurent Richardhttps://forbiddenstories.org/Pegasus: How a Spy in Your Pocket Threatens the End of Privacy, Dignity, and Democracy:https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250858696/pegasusBrought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval and Naomi BrockwellTo support NBTV, visit:https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Visit our shop!https://Shop.NBTV.mediaOur eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy:https://amzn.to/3WDSfkuBeware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Support the show

https://youtu.be/0PbL1GeClQIhttps://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Surveillance-watch:2The surveillance industry operates by design in a shrouded, opaque manner. It's intentionally difficult for the public to understand the vast and intricate network of companies, subsidiaries,partnerships, affiliations, and even the financial backers of data brokers and surveillance-as-a-service companies. I chat with the creator of Surveillance Watch, an activist from Bahrain whose website is a mammoth effort to lift the veil on this industry, revealing the names and connections of clandestine entities, how they are funded, and which countries are using their services.00:00 Data is Being Weaponized Against Absolutely Everyone02:46 Why Surveillance Watch was Created03:58 The Shroud of Secrecy09:26  Overview of the Surveillance Capitalism Industry14:31  Why People Should be Concerned21:06 Long Term Considerations23:03 Testimonial24:09 It Is Not Too Late to Change Online Habits27:24 A Society of Orwellian Double-Speak29:35 Privacy is Not Just About You33:38 The Chilling Effect of Pervasive Surveillance39:54 Explaining the Reality of Threat Levels46:08 It Is Naive to Dismiss Privacy47:38 Your Data WILL Fall Into The Wrong Hands50:46 Explore the Surveillance Watch Website51:53 Submit to Surveillance WatchThe Public is only just starting to understand how deep all of this goes, which is why sites like Surveillance Watch are so vital. It’s an incredibly important tool to help people map out the surveillance apparatus in a way that they can really understand.https://www.surveillancewatch.io/Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval and Naomi BrockwellTo support NBTV, visit:https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Visit our shop!https://Shop.NBTV.mediaOur eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy:https://amzn.to/3WDSfkuBeware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Support the show

https://youtu.be/NciVkd6ddPohttps://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Zimmermann:fIn the early 90s, Phil Zimmermann, the godfather of privacy, released a groundbreaking encryption program called Pretty Good Privacy, or PGP. This software allowed people to protect their email communications with robust encryption. The government then investigated Phil for 3 years, claiming that by spreading PGP around the world as free encryption software, he was engaging in munitions trafficking and jeopardizing U.S. national security.The battle goes down in history as the first Crypto Wars, against encryption, and it was waged by people all over the world who believed that privacy was a fundamental right.PGP became the most widely used email encryption software in the world. And thanks to his effort to make sure encryption tools remain available to the public, we now have the ability to protect our privacy.But once again we find ourselves in another crypto war, with governments around the globe once again trying to undermine privacy.I chat with Phil about why he created PGP, the current state of global surveillance, and why we must fight for the future of privacy.00:00 Governments Live in a Golden Age of Surveillance00:58 Phil Zimmerman Introduction02:34 Phil’s Motivation for Creating PGP05:19 What’s at Stake if Government Abolishes Privacy10:50 The Risk of Not Standing Our Ground14:04 Surviving in a World Where Government Policy is Anti-Privacy15:15 How to Create a Groundswell Movement16:14 Highlighting Shifting Baselines18:40 We Need to Obtain and Use Privacy Tools NOW19:43 Governments are Pressuring Companies20:18 Phil’s Parting Words of Advice22:08 Policy vs ActionEverything that we do is surveilled and it’s not clear that democracy can survive governments having this level of omniscience. However, hope is not lost. By obtaining and using privacy tools now, we can preserve our right to privacy, and make a stand before it’s too late.Special thanks to Phil Zimmerman, a true hero of the privacy space!Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval and Naomi BrockwellTo support NBTV, visit:https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Visit our shop!https://Shop.NBTV.mediaOur eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy:https://amzn.to/3WDSfkuBeware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Support the show

Brian Bondy, co-founder and CTO of Brave, and Eric Voorhees, tech entrepreneur and founder of Venice.ai, delve into the double-edged sword of AI. They highlight the transformative potential of AI in daily life while sounding alarms about significant privacy risks, including data collection and government surveillance. The duo discusses innovative solutions like Brave Leo and Venice, emphasizing how users can enjoy AI benefits without sacrificing privacy. Their insights advocate for transparent choices and proactive engagement with digital privacy.

https://youtu.be/T32XfRSaC0whttps://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/disappearing-messages:5In today’s digital world, nothing is truly secure. Imagine waking up to find that a hacker had posted every conversation you’ve ever had online. We don't need to keep a permanent trail of all of our digital conversations, that could be hacked at any time, and there are deep psychological effects when we do so. In this video, I make a case for using disappearing messages.00:00 Imagine THIS Nightmare01:48 Your Messages Are At Risk03:14 Damage of Exposure06:39 Psychological Impact08:28 How to Set Up Disappearing Messages09:04 Signal09:30 Whatsapp09:45 Facebook Messenger09:58 Telegram11:08 Session11:42 Protonmail12:44 Tips and Best Practices14:53 ConclusionWhether we’re safeguarding sensitive information, limiting our exposure, or simply reducing the clutter of our digital lives, turning on disappearing messages is a small change with significant impact. Disappearing messages are a great tool in your privacy toolbox for this increasingly permanent digital age.Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval and Naomi BrockwellTo support NBTV, visit:https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Visit our shop!https://Shop.NBTV.mediaOur eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy:https://amzn.to/3WDSfkuBeware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Support the show