Tag: Data

  • The DNA You Didn’t Consent To Share

    Antonio Regalado shared his DNA with FamilyTreeDNA, opting into police searches that linked him to 3,309 relatives. FIGG has cracked cold cases, but critics warn of privacy risks and lax oversight. Scholars call it the “tyranny of the minority,” where one person’s consent exposes countless others without theirs.

  • The Next Fronts In The Trade War

    The battle between the U.S. and China is shifting from tariffs to control over critical tech like microchips, AI, and data. Both nations are racing to dominate future digital infrastructure, with the U.S. restricting exports and China pushing self-reliance, making the tech rivalry the new front in their ongoing conflict.

  • Frustrated with the Attention Economy?

    The internet, once free and open, is shifting into the “intention economy,” where AI chatbots track and sell your future actions based on your thoughts and behaviors. This data could be used for manipulative ads or even government surveillance, raising concerns about privacy, control, and potential manipulation.