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Welcome back to our in-depth series where we examine the intersection of advanced automotive technologies and privacy. With my 35-year background in IT and emerging technologies, I’ve grown particularly intrigued by the less obvious aspects of technology applications that might pose risks to our privacy and national security. Today, we focus on two such technologies:…
Hello again, tech enthusiasts and privacy advocates! Continuing our exploration into the intricate world of automotive technology, today we dive deeper into the implications of having sophisticated cameras and microphones embedded in our vehicles. As someone with a 35-year background in IT and emerging technologies, I’ve witnessed first-hand how innovations can both empower and endanger…
In my 34 years working with emerging tech, I’ve seen the breathtaking pace at which this technology has evolved and integrated into every aspect of our lives. Today, I want to share my insights on a topic that merges my background with a critical aspect of our everyday lives: the technology in our cars. As…
In recent years, the rapid expansion of Chinese automakers into the global electric vehicle (EV) market has raised eyebrows, not just for their competitive pricing and technological advancements, but for the potential these vehicles have to serve as tools for surveillance. This concern gains particular resonance amidst growing tensions between the U.S. and China, with…
Imagine Sarah, a regular social media user who enjoys sharing updates about her life on various platforms. Each post, like, and share, while seemingly harmless, feeds into an extensive network of data collection. From her favorite coffee shop to her financial planning app, each bit of information she enters online could be captured, analyzed, and…
In the vast, interconnected expanse of the digital age, the meteoric rise of big tech companies, their unprecedented access to personal data, and the burgeoning reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) to automate, moderate, and expand their platforms have emerged as defining features of our time. While these developments promise innovation and efficiency, they also raise…
(Cover photo by @josephfcox) The topic of AI-generated fake IDs has been covered by various news outlets and tech websites, highlighting a concerning trend in digital fraud and identity theft. A notable platform involved in this practice is “OnlyFake,” which is reported to utilize artificial intelligence, specifically neural networks, to create highly realistic fake IDs….
In the realm of science and technology, few concepts are as simultaneously exhilarating and daunting as the Singularity. This term, popularized by futurist Ray Kurzweil, refers to a point in time when artificial intelligence (AI) will surpass human intelligence, fundamentally transforming civilization. As we stand on the cusp of unprecedented technological advancements, it is crucial…
A particularly insidious form of prompt injection involves the concept of “sleeper agent” Large Language Models (LLMs). This concept refers to the potential for certain inputs or “trigger phrases” to be embedded within AI models during their training phase or through carefully crafted prompts post-deployment. These triggers lie dormant until activated by specific inputs at…
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, generative AI systems like language models and image generators have opened new frontiers in creativity, automation, and human-computer interaction. However, as these systems become more integrated into our daily lives and business operations, they also introduce new vulnerabilities, one of which is the phenomenon known as “prompt…