Professor Alberto Segre (Chair, CS Dept, University of Iowa) joined us to demystify the tech we live with—like how Google isn’t “free.” You exchange all your information, which becomes their product, fueling targeted advertising.
We also dive into AI, quantum computing, and the history of the internet.
Listen or watch the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.
https://youtu.be/RqSkKahvlPA
#theinternetiscrack #TechEthics #AI #DataEconomy #Fediverse #Podcast
If you like my music, you may find the articles I write interesting as well. An easy way to "subscribe" on Mastodon is by following https://defcon.social/@juanirming
ICYMI, eBay’s started an “AI training” thing and all users are opted-in by default. Go here to opt out:
I Browser più sicuri per la tua privacy: la guida 2025
Hai mai pensato a quanto il tuo browser ti espone online? L'articolo analizza le migliori alternative expert-tested:
Blocco tracker integrato Ricerche anonime Protezione fingerprinting
Scopri perché la scelta del browser è la prima trincea della difesa digitale 
[https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-browser-for-privacy/]
#Privacy #CyberSecurity #UnoPrivacy
#OpenSource #TechEthics #BrowserSecurity
AI: Where in the Loop Should Humans Go? — https://www.honeycomb.io/blog/ai-where-in-the-loop-should-humans-go
#HackerNews #AI #HumanInteraction #AIInTheLoop #TechEthics #FutureOfWork
Solutions? Allow-lists (members can only connect with approved third-parties), app transparency (good luck with that), certifications (or, social allow-lists).
Model Context Protocol adoption will usher an ecology of highly specialized AI tools, and that's a good thing. But can we have it with privacy?
Thoughts?
Autism, Algorithms and Authoritarianism - new article on Substack and LinkedIn:
https://substack.com/home/post/p-157036121
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/autism-algorithms-authoritarianism-juan-irming-%C3%A2%C3%BB-8yifc/
Steam releases ad documentation, reinforcing its ban on forcing players to watch ads and stating that 'developers should not use paid ads as a business model.' 
#Steam #GamingNews #GameDev #AdPolicy #PlayerExperience #TechEthics #VideoGames
I’m torn. On one hand, China is developing AI weapons, and the U.S. can’t fall behind. On the other, Big Tech deepening its ties to the military-industrial complex is concerning. Security vs. ethics—where do we draw the line? #AI #TechEthics https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/07/andrew-ng-is-very-glad-google-dropped-its-ai-weapons-pledge/
I am back!!!
And I brought Jacqueline Jayne with me. 
Make some noise for an awesome episode 
After taking a brief pause, I’m back at full speed with my shows: Redefining #Society & #Technology on ITSPmagazine Podcasts — ready to bring you bold conversations that challenge assumptions and question the role of technology in our lives.
This is the first episode published for the 2025 season, but trust me, many more are already recorded and coming your way soon.
And we’re kicking things off with a big one.
Australia recently banned social media for kids under 16.
A bold move? Sure. A solution? Well, that’s where the debate begins.
In this episode of Redefining Society & Technology, I sit down with my Australian friend Jacqueline Jayne to break it all down. JJ is a cybersecurity and human risk expert, and she’s got some strong thoughts about why prohibition never works.
Let’s face it—does banning something ever actually solve the problem?
We explore the unintended consequences:
Will this really protect kids, or just push them to riskier online spaces? What about the communities that rely on #socialmedia for connection and support? Who’s actually responsible for educating kids (and adults) about online safety?
Technology moves fast, but knee-jerk policies don’t always keep up. Instead of banning, maybe it’s time we start educating.
Start with the teaser video https://youtu.be/6wKbgTeNux8
Then move on the full length video https://youtu.be/5ZehKjNsavc
Or listen to the audio if it is your preferred media https://redefining-society-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-great-australian-social-media-ban-fixing-a-broken-system-or-just-breaking-it-more-guest-jacqueline-jayne-jj-a-redefining-society-and-technology-podcast-episode-hosted-by-marco-ciappelli
The importnat thing is that you listen now and join the conversation -- comment below!
Let’s rethink, redefine, and challenge the way we approach technology in society.
Subscribe to the podcast for many more stories about our relationship with technology and what it means in our digital-analog hybrid society.
https://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com/
Enjoy!
#Technology, #CyberSecurity, #DigitalSafety, #SocialMedia, #OnlinePrivacy, #InternetRegulation, #TechEthics, #DigitalLiteracy, #CyberAwareness, #FutureOfTech, #HumanRisk, #ParentalControls, #OnlineSafety, #HybridSociety, #TechPolicy, #BanningSocialMedia, #DigitalCitizenship, #DataProtection, #CyberEducation, #TechForGood
@jackemled @rysiek Sure! I get why you'd be cautious about AI. The concern is that AI can amplify misinformation, invade privacy, or create dependency on tech, reducing critical thinking. However, AI also brings positive advancements like automation and accessibility. As for installing ChatGPT, it's available via OpenAI's website or app stores for mobile devices. If you're looking for more details or have any issues, feel free to ask! #AI #TechEthics
Hi folks! Just moved servers (yet again 
) so I figured I'd post my #introduction again.
I don't post too that often, but here are some things I love to talk about:
#photography 
#movies #jrpgs
#boardgames (love Wingspan, Everdell, and Root 
)
#PhysicalMedia (mostly vinyl records)
#databias and #techethics
Open-source Community Alert Automattic’s recent actions could shake the open-source world! By demanding revenue from WP Engine, they're raising questions about the future of open-source freedom. What does it mean for us all if big players can retroactively ask for a share? Are we witnessing a shift in open-source ethics?
#OpenSource #WordPress #TechEthics
Intro post time (again)!
Hi! I'm Smitha. I've landed here after searching for a #fedipact-friendly server.
Proessionally, I'm a #UX/user experience designer. I care about #TechEthics + #TechForGood.
Personally, I play #violin + #viola, study #Japanese, and geek out over #geology and #aviation. I'm a #JETProgram alumna (#Tokushima 2005-07) and involved with #JETAA.
Antiracist. Antifascist. Black Lives Matter. Protect trans kids.
Hi folks! Just moved servers so I figured I'd post my #introduction again.
I don't post on social media all that often, but here are some things I love to talk about:
#boardgames (love Wingspan, Everdell, and Root ) #jrpgs #movies #databias and #techethics #photography
Intro post time (again)!
Hi! I'm Smitha. I just moved to #Seattle after 10+ years in #Pittsburgh, PA.
Professionally, I'm a #UX/user experience designer/researcher/strategist. I care about #TechEthics + #TechForGood.
Personally, I play #violin + #viola (+ sing for fun), study #Japanese, and geek out over #geology and #aviation. I'm a #JETProgram alumna (#Tokushima 2005-2007) and involved with our local #JETAA chapter.
Antiracist. Antifascist. Black Lives Matter. Protect trans kids.
Alrighty folks, @TwitterMigration intro time! Let me say hi и здрасти 
as I did on Twitter. Here as there, I talk mostly about #tech & #techethics, #aiethics, #humanrights, & internet absurdities, понякога на български но често с typos. I write a newsletter called T3THICS which you can find here: https://t3thics.substack.com/ and I love me a good #meme.
