Category: Privacy

Flock Cameras Can Track Every Car in America. Police Love Them. Citizens Don’t.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
In Texas, there’s one thing liberals and conservatives agree on: They don’t want cameras trained on their cars.
I, Spied

The New York Times – On the Runway:
We’re looking at the little black cameras that are causing a national uproar.
Why Are So Many People Upset About Flock Cameras?

The New York Times – Business:
Flock Safety’s automated license plate-reading cameras, used by thousands of law enforcement agencies in the U.S., have drawn intense criticism from civil liberties groups.
Nanit and Other Baby-Tracking Start-Ups Eye Collecting Even More Data

The New York Times – Business:
Nanit and other start-ups want to track your children through the night — and soon, for much longer than that.
How China Keeps Tabs on Foreigners

The New York Times – On the Runway:
An unsecured police dashboard was a rare window into how the authorities track foreigners by collecting and aggregating vast amounts of private data.
Apple’s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated.

The New York Times – Business:
An upgrade transformed the beleaguered virtual assistant into a modern chatbot. It’s imperfect but worth trying.
Ariana Grande Sues Over Hacking Campaign That Leaked Dozens of Songs

The New York Times – Music:
The singer says that for years members of her inner circle have been the victims of hacks aimed at stealing unreleased music, photos and videos.
Ariana Grande Sues Over Hacking Campaign That Leaked Dozens of Songs

The New York Times – Music:
The singer says that for years members of her inner circle have been the victims of hacks aimed at stealing unreleased music, photos and videos.
‘No Essay’ College Scholarships May Have Unseen Strings Attached

The New York Times – Business:
Unlike traditional financial aid, the prizes are awarded by random drawings. The websites, in turn, gain access to applicants’ personal information.
Maryland Is First to Ban A.I.-Driven Price Increases in Grocery Stores

The New York Times – Business:
A state law that goes into effect in October prohibits grocery stores and third-party delivery services from using consumer data to boost prices.
In Backlash Against Tech in Schools, Parents Are Winning Rollbacks

The New York Times – Business:
From Salt Lake City to New York City, parents are demanding more sway over the digital tools that schools give children.
Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto? My Quest to Unmask Bitcoin’s Creator

The New York Times – Business:
Bitcoin’s creator has hidden behind the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto for 17 years. But a trail of clues buried deep in crypto lore led to a 55-year-old computer scientist named Adam Back.