PRIVACY

Oct 05 2024CELEBRITIES

Dealing With Fan Entitlement: A Celebrity's Perspective

In the digital age, fans often blur the lines between a celebrity's public and private lives. This intrusion can lead to invasive behaviors like stalking or refusal to respect personal space. Mitski, an artist, has described this as becoming part of "the shittiest exclusive club in the world," where

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Oct 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

Is TikTok Safe for Kids? Texas AG Wants to Know!

Do you love making videos on TikTok? So do millions of kids around the world. But is it safe for them? That's what Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is questioning. He's taken legal action against TikTok because he thinks they're not doing enough to protect young users' data. The issue lies wit

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Oct 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok: The Dance Continues

TikTok, a global social media sensation, is here to stay despite legal challenges. President Biden's recent law adds pressure, but TikTok's popularity and profitability make it difficult for the U.S. to ban. Past efforts during Trump's presidency failed. Now, TikTok might change ownership but keep i

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Oct 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Dark Side of Tech: How Ordinary Glasses Can Unlock Private Info

Two Harvard students have stumbled upon a shocking hack that uses facial recognition technology to extract intimate details from strangers. They rigged up a pair of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses with a powerful language model, allowing them to identify and access personal info on complete strangers the

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Oct 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

Face-Scanning Glasses: Big Brother Is Watching You

Have you ever imagined a world where someone can learn all about you just by looking at your face? That's what I-XRAY is trying to do. This tech uses facial recognition in smart glasses to access databases and dig up info on anyone, anytime. Picture this: You’re walking down the street, minding your

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Oct 04 2024OPINION

Unlocking Secure Communication: The Rise of Blockchain Chat Apps

Blockchain chat apps are gaining popularity as a potential solution to traditional messaging giants' data snooping issues. These innovative platforms use decentralized networks to ensure end-to-end encryption and give users control over their private messages. However, the question remains whether t

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Oct 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

Smart Glasses: A Privacy Nightmare Unveiled

Imagine being able to see into someone's life just by glancing at them. This isn’t science fiction, it’s a chilling reality demonstrated by two Harvard engineering students. They created a program called "I-Xray" that, when combined with public facial recognition databases, allows Meta’s smart glass

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Oct 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Surprising Power of Smart Glasses

Imagine walking down a busy street while wearing smart glasses. These aren't your typical sunglasses; they have a camera and can recognize faces. Sounds like a recipe for privacy issues, right? Well, two college students decided to show just how real these concerns are with their project called I-XR

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Sep 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

X-ing Out: A Guide to Leaving Elon Musk's Social Media Platform

Are you tired of the chaos and toxicity on Elon Musk's X platform? Have you had enough of the juvenile humor and far-right tropes? You're not alone. Many celebrities, public figures, and ordinary people are quitting X and defecting to other social media sites. If you're considering joining the exodu

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Sep 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

The LinkedIn AI Conundrum: Balancing Transparency and Control

LinkedIn's recent announcement about training its AI on user data has left many wondering about the implications of this move. As the platform continues to evolve, it's essential to understand the ways in which user data is being utilized and how users can exert control over this process. In this ar

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