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Health-care AI: The potential and pitfalls of diagnosis by app
As apps are direct-to-consumer health technologies, they represent a new folk medicine. Users adopt these technologies based on trust rather than understanding how they operate
Jordan Richard Schoenherr
Password sharing is common for older adults — but it can open the door to financial abuse
Older adults often share their banking passwords with trusted caregivers because banks have not provided a better way to allow caregivers to help.
Celine Latulipe and Zach Havens
Canada Lurches to a New Order
Budget woes, distrust from leadership … and wheat sheaves?
Sharon Polsky
AI’s Power Grab: How AI is Hogging the Electric Grid
AI's demand for energy is so high that the AI companies’ clean energy purchases simply can’t keep up.
Aaron Gordon
AI’s Unquenchable Thirst: How AI is Guzzling up the Water Supply
Tech companies’ water use is skyrocketing and they’re falling behind on their attempts to reduce their water footprint.
Aaron Gordon
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Spain's 'Big Brother' Law May Frighten Off Tourists
Spanish leftists vow to eliminate 10,000 private tourist apartments while demanding visitors surrender passports and financial information.
Mark Nayler
11/01/2024
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Encryption Under Siege in India: National Security & the Erosion of Digital Privacy
India continues its assault on private communications.
Jyoti Panday
10/22/2024
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Remembering Helen Darbishire, One of Europe’s Most Effective Civil Rights Leaders
Remembering Helen Darbishire, One of Europe’s Most Effective Civil Rights Leaders
Alberto Alemanno
10/21/2024
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Global Commemoration Of October 7 Horror Broadcasts From Washington
Renowned author Edwin Black and dignitaries will offer perspectives on a year of war following Hamas unprovoked attack on innocents in Israel.
Martin Barillas
10/05/2024
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The Problem Of Pornography
The ubiquity of pornography on the internet and elsewhere makes it increasingly difficult to establish boundaries regarding its use.
Daniel A. Cox
10/04/2024
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How did they get my data? I uncovered the hidden web of networks behind telemarketers
In today’s digital age, where personal data is a new kind of gold, these companies share our information as easily as TikTok videos
Priya Dev, Australian National University
09/23/2024
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Long-overdue Australian privacy law reform is here – and it’s still not fit for the digital era
New law leaves Australians at the mercy of rampant tracking, targeting and profiling
Katharine Kemp, UNSW Sydney
09/17/2024
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Consent Applies to More than Sex
Consent Awareness Week is an annual reminder that everyone has the right to be respected and safe
Sharon Polsky
09/16/2024
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Artificial intelligence should not be allowed to adjudicate cases in Canada’s Federal Court
Clear policies are necessary for the applications of AI in legal systems.
Bryce J. Casavant, Royal Roads University; Andrea Menard, Royal Roads University, and Siomonn Pulla, Royal Roads University
09/04/2024
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Educational apps for children: What parents and educators should look for and ignore
Teaser goes here
09/04/2024
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Meta's Zuckerberg 'Regrets' Caving To Biden's Pressure Before And After 2020 Election
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg says he won't double over for Biden again, while admitting to pressure to 'demote' unflattering content.
Martin Barillas
08/27/2024
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Australia’s privacy regulator just dropped its case against ‘troubling’ facial recognition company Clearview AI. Now what?
What happens when regulators give up?
Rita Matulionyte
08/27/2024
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