Surveillance and the Limits of Law
Section 215 of the Patriot Act is set to sunset. New legislation would kill it entirely. But how much do intelligence agencies follow the law anyway?
Category: Security
Podcast #34: Ben Green on Smart Enough Cities
Data technology researcher and author Ben Green punctures the myth of the smart city.
Podcast #33: Clare Garvie on Facial Recognition
Facial recognition expert Clare Garvie explains how police are using (and abusing) this dangerous technology.
New AI Paper Warns of Malicious Intent
A new report on AI examines what might happen when bad actors deliberately misuse the technology. Despite its importance, politicians may not be paying attention.
Is Democracy Threatened by Chatbots?
Chatbots are becoming more sophisticated both in their ability to process language and gauge emotion. As social media increasingly influences our news and beliefs, this could be a big problem.
Have the Robot Wars Begun?
Without much oversight or discussion, security robots have begun appearing in public spaces, causing conflicts and raising questions about privacy and human dignity.
CCTV: A View on Surveillance From Britain
British citizens may be the most visually surveilled people in the West, with an estimated one camera for every ten people. Critical awareness may slowly be dawning, but will it make any difference?
America Needs the New EU Data Law You’ve Never Heard Of
The US has lagged behind Europe in safeguarding individual rights to protect and control data. A new EU law may unintentionally help US citizens.
Will Surveillance Finally Sunset?
Controversial surveillance authorizations are scheduled to sunset this year. Now is the time to press for the end of these Constitution-defying practices.
US Intelligence Stockpiles Cybersecurity Flaws, Leaving Everyone Vulnerable
US intelligence agencies are still hoarding “zero-day” cybersecurity vulnerabilities, making everyone less safe online while creating a market for unethical hackers.