Schneier on Security

JULY 12, 2023

No surprise, but Google just changed its privacy policy to reflect broader uses of all the surveillance data it has captured over the years: Research and development : Google uses information to improve our services and to develop new products, features and technologies that benefit our users and the public.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 27, 2020

Either way, a singular piece of technology – artificial intelligence (AI) — is destined to profoundly influence which way we go from here. Law enforcement, for instance, drew criticism for using a controversial facial recognition app — Clearview AI — to surveil citizens turning out to protest the George Floyd murder.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Where possible, favor openness and transparency over aggressive data collection or restrictions which erode civil liberties. Surveillance creep risks violating autonomy. Privacy Rights – Pervasive monitoring and data collection erode privacy rights and dignity. Focus only on proportional responses.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 8, 2024

Microsoft's Copilot AI is an advanced artificial intelligence assistant designed to enhance user productivity, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide personalized recommendations. Surveillance and monitoring risks: The integration of AI into everyday computing could lead to increased surveillance capabilities.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 4, 2024

From an information security department's perspective, the more data collected on employee actions, the more effectively potential incidents can be investigated. On the flip side, employees often lack access to the data collected by UAM solutions. This is particularly relevant for remote workers.

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McAfee

MAY 17, 2021

She’s bypassed laser motion detectors, swung from the ceiling to avoid floor placed pressure plates, and even performed some seriously intense acrobatics to slip through video surveillance mechanisms. Go Where The Data Is – At the Source.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

One lawsuit accused the social media platform of deploying a complex artificial intelligence (AI) system to scan for facial features in users’ videos, combined with algorithms to identify a user’s age, gender and ethnicity. It is worth noting here that obfuscation is not only done to hide illegal practices. So, this is settled now?

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