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If we don’t do anything, AI will move forward without us [...]”
- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
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Welcome to Snippets—Raise your hand if protecting your digital privacy feels complicated 👋 You may be alone at your desk, but you certainly aren't alone in that feeling.
That's why this week we're highlighting 'The Atlantic's Guide to Privacy,' which offers three simple rules for managing your privacy, plus personalized steps for doing more to protect your data.
Plus, there's coverage on a court filing that indicates Elon Musk likely violated Twitter's, now X's, FTC order, guidance on how to avoid oversharing about your kids online, and new research suggesting Americans believe AI will influence the 2024 presidential election.
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3 simple rules for protecting your privacy
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Somnath Bhatt
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A new interactive guide from The Atlantic offers three simple rules for managing your online privacy: think concretely, share narrowly, and don’t panic. Plus, there's personalized recommendations for up-leveling your privacy based on your primary concerns.
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- Think concretely refers to conceptualizing the internet as a real place and being selective about what personal details you share, just like you would in a public setting.
- Share narrowly means that, while complete online privacy is hard to achieve, consumers do have control over how and when they share personal information.
- Don’t panic means that constantly being on high alert isn’t helpful—experts suggest a flexible approach that fits your individual lifestyle and risk tolerance.
- Explore the full guide for advice on how to better protect your privacy across different contexts.
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Customers note Transcend "thrives on chaos" in 2023 IDC MarketScape report
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Transcend is proud to be named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Data Privacy Compliance Software 2023 Vendor Assessment!
In the report, it was noted that, “Unlike first-generation data privacy compliance providers, Transcend fully automates many of the cumbersome and menial aspects of compliance.”
Learn more with a free excerpt of the report.
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Musk likely violated FTC order
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Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post
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A Tuesday court filing indicates that Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), may have—through his sweeping changes after acquiring the platform—violated a 2022 order from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
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- Following his acquisition of Twitter, Musk moved quickly to lay off nearly 80% of staff, introduce a new subscription model, and restore thousands of banned accounts.
- The court filing offers a detailed look into the FTC's investigation—pointing to the recent move of company servers, the lack of a sufficient security team following the layoffs, and Musk’s order to give reporter Bari Wiess “full access to everything at Twitter.”
- Initial concerns that Twitter had violated the FTC's order arose in 2022 when whistleblower Peiter Zatko claimed that the company's security posture had “extreme, egregious deficiencies.”
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Parents struggle to navigate kids’ privacy online
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Mashable / Zain Awais
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Writer Devorah Heitner explores how "sharenting," parents oversharing details about their children on social media, profoundly affects kids' privacy and self-perception—urging parents to consider a child’s feelings and the long-term implications of sharing certain content.
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- Heitner notes that, while guest speaking at schools around the country, nearly 100% of children in her lectures step forward when asked if a parent has posted revealing or embarrassing content about them online.
- She urges parents to consider their motivations for posting about their kids online and, even if the intent is to celebrate or be supportive, try to find other ways to achieve those goals.
- Instead of public posts, Heitner recommends exploring experiences privately with friends, joining online communities with anonymous posting, or using private photo-sharing apps.
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- Gov. Carney signed Delaware's Personal Data Privacy Act.
- Slot machines and ATMs at MGM Resorts were shut down after a cybersecurity issue.
- China refutes rumors of iPhone ban for government employees.
- Judge denies Meta’s motion to dismiss class action lawsuit.
- Tech leaders, including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates, convene at Capitol Hill to discuss AI regulation.
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Americans concerned about AI's effect on 2024 election
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Adobe Stock
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In a study of 2,203 adults, 47% reported they expect misinformation created by AI to impact the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, while a third stated AI will make them less likely to trust the election’s results.
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- Trump supporters (47%) were almost twice as likely as Biden backers (27%) to say AI undermines their confidence in election outcomes.
- 35% of Gen Z reported using generative AI for work or learning, while only 3% of baby boomers said the same.
- Americans’ distrust of AI mirrors broader societal distrust in major institutions, even as interest in generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, continues to surge.
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Google rolls out 'Privacy Sandbox,' sparking controversy
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Thomas Trutschel/Photothek / Getty Images
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Privacy Sandbox, Google’s attempt to replace third-party cookies, is being rolled out across Chrome—generating a wide range of reactions from users and industry experts.
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- Some users feel the language on Privacy Sandbox’s pop-up is misleading, with investor Paul Graham calling the feature “spyware.”
- Those who opt-in to Privacy Sandbox can view and block certain ad topics suggested by the system, or turn off the setting completely.
- Despite its dominance in the browser market, Chrome lags behind rivals in disabling third-party cookies, planning to complete a full phase out by the end 2024.
- As Google pushes its new cookie-less advertising approach, developers and advertisers have cited concerns about interoperability and potential bias towards Chrome users.
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