Via LLRX – Who Stole My Face? The Risks Of Law Enforcement Use Of Facial Recognition Software – Lawyer and Legal Technology Evangelist Nicole L. Black discusses the “reckless social experiment” that facial surveillance represents across all aspects of life in America. It is the norm on social media, in air travel, as a mechanism for state, local and federal government to identify location and means of travel (car, train, bus), in banking and financial transactions (smile next time you use your ATM), and as a security feature to unlock your phone, to name but some of its applications. You cannot opt-out of the use of your data nor the multifaceted ways that it impacts your diminishing privacy and civil liberties.
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Daily Archives: November 17, 2019
Website privacy options aren’t much of a choice since they’re hard to find and use
Via LLRX – Website privacy options aren’t much of a choice since they’re hard to find and use – Hana Habib and Lorrie Cranor of Carnegie Mellon University discuss how many sites offer the ability to ‘opt out’ of targeted advertisements, and identify why doing so isn’t easy. They advocate for simplifying and standardizing opt-outs… Continue Reading
Taxonomy 101: Presented at Taxonomy Boot Camp 2019
Via LLRX – Taxonomy 101: Presented at Taxonomy Boot Camp 2019 – This presentation delivers a detailed understanding of taxonomy definitions, taxonomy value (ROI), and taxonomy design methodologies and approaches. It was originally delivered by Zach Wahl and Tatiana Cakici of Enterprise Knowledge at Taxonomy Boot Camp 2019 in Washington, DC. Continue Reading
The Impeachment Process in the House of Representatives
CRS report via FAS – The Impeachment Process in the House of Representatives Updated November 14, 2019 – “Under the U.S. Constitution, the House of Representatives has the power to formally charge a federal officer with wrongdoing, a process known as impeachment. The House impeaches an individual when a majority agrees to a House resolution containing… Continue Reading
Firefox’s fight for the future of the web
The Guardian – “Why do you choose the browser you use? Maybe you think it loads pages more quickly. Maybe it’s made by the same firm as your device and you think it’s more compatible in some way. You prefer the graphics, perhaps, or it just happened to be pre-installed on your machine. Maybe you’re… Continue Reading
The Dark Psychology of Social Networks
The Atlantic: “…Social media has changed the lives of millions of Americans with a suddenness and force that few expected. The question is whether those changes might invalidate assumptions made by Madison and the other Founders as they designed a system of self-governance. Compared with Americans in the 18th century—and even the late 20th century—citizens… Continue Reading
How Google Interferes With Its Search Algorithms and Changes Your Results
WSJ.com: “More than 100 interviews and the Journal’s own testing of Google’s search results reveal: Google made algorithmic changes to its search results that favor big businesses over smaller ones, and in at least one case made changes on behalf of a major advertiser, eBay Inc., contrary to its public position that it never takes… Continue Reading
TIME – The 100 Must-Read Books of 2019
The 100 Must-Read Books of 2019 – Stirring novels and short stories, thought-provoking histories, affecting memoirs and more. These are the books that captured our attention. Continue Reading
At Cornell’s New Fine Arts Library the Book Sets the Standard Inside the library
Metropolis – 100,000 volumes appear to float midair across staggered honeycomb steel mezzanines. “Unlike recent university libraries which are premised on the absence of physical books, Cornell University’s new art and architecture library is an old-school print palace. Here, printed matter sets the standard. “Everything is scaled to the book,” architect Wolfgang Tschapeller explained. “As… Continue Reading
Majority of Americans believe online and offline activities tracked and monitored by companies and govt
Pew – Americans and Privacy: Concerned, Confused and Feeling Lack of Control Over Their Personal Information – “Majorities think their personal data is less secure now, that data collection poses more risks than benefits, and believe it is not possible to go through daily life without being tracked. “A majority of Americans believe their online… Continue Reading
