Tag: Privacy

  • America’s Drone Future

    Flock Safety sells drones to track shoplifters, raising civil liberties concerns over expanded surveillance. FAA rules currently limit drones beyond visual line of sight, but a new proposed rule would ease approvals for policing, delivery, and surveying, potentially increasing public surveillance. Privacy advocates warn persistent monitoring risks. Public comments open until Oct 6.

  • 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.

  • 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.