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If you're an American, you need to order your #LexisNexis #report. It's free. It's not a credit report (although there are some aspects of that to it). It's a dossier on you and your life, brought to you by the largest data broker in the #UnitedStates. #PleaseBoost #privacy #security #DataPrivacy #DataCollection #PersonalInformation

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"The EU is once again trying to erode citizens' right to digital privacy" -
but the proposal is open to feedbackfrom us European citizens here:
ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-r

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"Impact assessment on retention of data by service providers for criminal proceedings"
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21 May 2025 - 18 June 2025

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Maybe if so much tech lobbying dating back to the CCPA hadn't institutionalized opt-out without data disgorgement, we wouldn't be in this situation in the first place? :dumpsterfire:

If the problem is that not all nations will regulate text+data mining the same way, maybe push for a global new standard? :allthethings:

#generativeAI #dataprivacy #copyright

theverge.com/news/674366/nick-

Senate Intelligence Committee hearing with top executives at Alphabet, Meta and Microsoft about foreign election interference
The Verge · Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industryBy Mia Sato

Im Sinne des Schutzes der eigenen Daten, relevant für alle, die #facebook #instagram oder #whatsapp aktiv sind: Bis zum einschließlich 26.05.2025 läuft Einspruchsfrist gegen die Datennutzung zum KI-Training von #Meta. Eine Anleitung zum Widerspruch gibt es hier: zdf.de/nachrichten/ratgeber/me

Also: Heute noch Widerspruch einlegen!

ZDFheute · Meta AI: So klappt der Widerspruch bei Facebook und InstagramBy Kevin Schubert

Dies hier ist zwar nicht die richtige Plattform, aber wer noch #facebook #instagram oder #whatsapp nutzt: nur noch bis zum einschließlich 26.05.2025 läuft Einspruchsfrist gegen die Datennutzung zum KI-Training von Meta. Eine Anleitung zum Widerspruch gibt es hier: zdf.de/nachrichten/ratgeber/me

ZDFheute · Meta AI: So klappt der Widerspruch bei Facebook und InstagramBy Kevin Schubert

Oversharing on social media can not only be embarrassing but could also put your privacy at risk, damage your personal or professional reputation, or present a target to scammers who may use the information you shared to steal your identity. Read more at @ZDNet. #SocialMedia #Cybersecurity #DataPrivacy #OnlineSafety #Tech #Technology flip.it/26XlAA

ZDNET · Oversharing online? 5 ways it makes you an easy target for cybercriminalsBy Lance Whitney

A crazy development at the crossroads of government efficiency and AI: The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative led by Elon Musk, utilized Meta's AI model (Llama 2) to review and classify email responses from federal workers. The core aim? To assess job necessity based on responses to the famous "Fork in the Road" email asking employees to justify their work.

💡 This scenario prompts some vital points:
👉 AI in Governance: How are private AI models being deployed to evaluate public sector roles and productivity?
🔐 Data Privacy Concerns: The use of federal worker emails raises significant questions regarding sensitive government data and privacy safeguards.
🔍 Ethical Oversight: What frameworks are in place to ensure fair and unbiased AI analysis in such critical contexts?
🤔 Transparency Imperative: Understanding the full scope and implications of such AI applications is crucial for public and professional trust.

This highlights the complex and evolving relationship between tech, governance, and workforce management. What about the ethical and practical considerations when AI is used to evaluate government functions?

#AI #GovernmentEfficiency #DataPrivacy #ElonMusk #MetaAI #security #privacy #cloud #infosec #cybersecurity
wired.com/story/doge-used-meta

WIRED · DOGE Used Meta AI Model to Review Emails From Federal WorkersBy Makena Kelly