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Thiel-backed startup began contracting on "off-grid" facial recognition with U.S. Air Force

All-Source Intelligence Fusion • 40 implied HN points • 21 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Facial Recognition Startups Privacy Surveillance
  1. The Thiel-backed startup goTenna is working with the U.S. Air Force on off-grid facial recognition.
  2. Clearview AI also had similar contracts with the Air Force for facial recognition technology.
  3. goTenna's expansion into military facial recognition is attracting more attention and scrutiny.

Must Learn AI Security Part 7: Membership Inference Attacks Against AI

Rod’s Blog • 39 implied HN points • 24 Aug 23
🕹 Technology AI Security Privacy Data Protection Machine Learning
  1. Membership Inference Attacks against AI involve attackers trying to determine if a specific data point was part of a machine learning model's training dataset by analyzing the model's outputs.
  2. These attacks occur in steps like data collection, model access, creating shadow models, analyzing model outputs, and making inferences based on the analysis.
  3. The consequences of successful Membership Inference Attacks include privacy violations, data leakage, regulatory risks, trust erosion, and hindrance to data sharing in AI projects.

HyperMink System-1 will be shipped with vision-capable models

HyperMink Newsletter • 2 HN points • 29 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Privacy Compatibility Autonomy
  1. HyperMink System-1 will be shipped with vision-capable models, able to analyze images and generate text based on what it sees.
  2. System-1 will feature complete autonomy and offline functionality, without requiring subscriptions, data uploads, or sharing with third parties.
  3. The system aims to provide straightforward, hassle-free functionality for users without technical expertise, prioritizing privacy with no tracking or reliance on internet connectivity.

Must Learn AI Security Part 6: Model Inversion Attacks Against AI

Rod’s Blog • 39 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
🕹 Technology AI Security Privacy Data Breach Cybersecurity Machine Learning
  1. A Model Inversion attack against AI involves reconstructing training data by only having access to the model's output, posing risks to data privacy.
  2. There are two main types of Model Inversion attacks: black-box attack and white-box attack, differing in the level of access the attacker has to the AI model.
  3. Model Inversion attacks can have severe consequences like privacy violation, identity theft, loss of trust, legal issues, and misuse of sensitive information, emphasizing the need for robust security measures.
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TechLetters #129 Russians training defence from cyberattacks on industrial systems. Russian Kaspersky employees iPhone's hacked. Quantum computing recommendations, AI-drone U.S. Air Force drama.

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 58 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy AI Quantum Computing
  1. Russian red teaming exercises target industrial systems for cyberattacks
  2. Malware campaign targets iPhones, including employees at cybersecurity company Kaspersky
  3. US government advised to expedite migration to post-quantum cryptography

✍️ New Journalism Jobs and Will TikTok Be Banned? ✍️ — March 27

Inside The Newsroom • 58 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
📰 News Tech Privacy Policy Social media Regulation
  1. TikTok is facing bans in multiple countries due to concerns about data privacy and ties to the Chinese government.
  2. The social media industry, including TikTok, is under scrutiny for data privacy issues that are not unique to TikTok alone.
  3. Calls for stronger regulation and oversight of social media companies are growing to protect user data and online privacy.

TechLetters #125 - My book, Philosophy of Cybersecurity. Data center under water. MS EDGE leaking data. AI. Phishing parrot risk increases.

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 58 implied HN points • 01 May 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy Other
  1. Google's data center faced challenges like being underwater, showing importance of risk management.
  2. OpenAI is enhancing privacy controls to address GDPR concerns and maintain user trust.
  3. Microsoft Edge has a privacy issue - leaking data to Microsoft, reminiscent of older privacy concerns.

Top Reasons to Build DeFi dApps on Concordium

Concordium Monthly Updates • 39 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain DeFi Cryptocurrency Privacy Security
  1. Concordium offers sponsored transactions to cover transaction fees, reducing barriers for users and encouraging wider adoption.
  2. Verifiable credentials on Concordium enhance identity verification, privacy, and compliance in DeFi applications.
  3. Concordium features fast finality, shielding transactions, high throughput, low fees, and a secure platform for efficient and secure DeFi dApps.

High school students ask the toughest AI questions

Augmented • 39 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Education Ethics Privacy Future
  1. High school students are asking advanced and insightful questions about AI, reflecting a level of inquisitiveness often missing in the AI industry.
  2. Math classes should adapt to integrate AI education, embracing generative AI tools as valuable teaching resources rather than banning them.
  3. Concerns about privacy, security, and the ethical implications of AI's advancement, including potential misalignment and misinformation, highlight the need for careful regulation and transparency.

TechLetters #121 - Cyberwar in Ukraine. 0day exploits to smartphones via apps. AI-automation coming to address cybersecurity industry. Cookie blocking standardisation. VULKAN cyberwar services.

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 39 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy Other
  1. Smartphone app exploited 0day vulnerability affecting millions of devices
  2. Microsoft integrating ChatGPT for automating cybersecurity tasks
  3. Web security proposal aims to standardize cross-browser cookie blocking

TechLetters #126 - Banning multi-sim devices. Russian stealthy espionage combine harvester analysed and made public. Putting AI-generated labels on AI-generated content.

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 39 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy Other
  1. UK is considering banning multi-sim devices to prevent fraud
  2. US reveals Russian cyber espionage tool used by FSB for information theft
  3. Google to label AI-generated images to comply with EU regulations

Language Models: Size Matters

Fully Distributed by Ori Eldarov • 39 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Open Source Privacy
  1. The trend towards large language models (LLMs) may not be the best approach due to high training costs and lack of optimization.
  2. Research shows that smaller language models can perform better through fine-tuning with human feedback, offering cost-efficiency and hyper-personalization.
  3. The future may see a mix of ultra-large proprietary models and small open-source models, working together to advance artificial intelligence.

TechLetters #136 Reviewing for security and privacy. ChatGPT for cybercrime. Privacy Sandbox, AI, sending e-mails a problem in 2023.

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 19 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy Other
  1. Sending military emails requires caution to avoid leaking personal data.
  2. ChatGPT is used for illegal activities like phishing, with no ethical restrictions.
  3. The launch of the Privacy Sandbox by Google/Chrome aims to improve privacy in ad infrastructure.

TechLetters #134 cyberattack on WATER TREATMENT. GDPR reform. Competition authorities enforcement GDPR. France considers social network shutdown during unrest. Avast collects/sells customer data, and?

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 19 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy Generative AI
  1. Cybersecurity incidents on critical infrastructure are a major concern globally
  2. Proposed GDPR reforms aim to enhance enforcement mechanisms and transparency
  3. Countries are implementing stricter regulations to protect data privacy and crack down on unethical data practices

Don't Ban TikTok Just Because it's a Flaming Planet of Dinosaur Shit

I Might Be Wrong • 1 implied HN point • 19 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Social media Privacy Government Regulation
  1. There are various reasons to dislike TikTok beyond its content, like how it impacts the comedy industry and news integrity.
  2. The decision to ban TikTok should be focused on its potential ties to the Chinese government, rather than just its content.
  3. Banning social media platforms should have a specific, well-considered rationale to avoid setting a precedent that could be misused.

TechLetters #132 GDPR fine for Criteo. Artificial Intelligence Act lobbying. In-game malware. processors leaking private data.

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 19 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy
  1. Malware was found in a Mario Bros game installer, which steals user data.
  2. Privacy leaks are occurring via processors, allowing websites to steal browsing history.
  3. Criteo received a €40M GDPR fine for not verifying if people had given consent for their data processing.

TechLetters #127 - Russian citizen sentenced for participation in IT Army of Ukraine. Google to identify A used in election disinformation. China bans US-made chips (Micron). Cookies out in 2024.

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 19 implied HN points • 22 May 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy
  1. Russian citizen sentenced to 3 years for participating in IT Army of Ukraine
  2. Google aims to identify and block election disinformation campaigns using AI
  3. China bans the use of US-made Micron chips citing security risks

TechLetters #116 - cyberwar in Ukraine; TikTok gets a hit in Europe; 2-year-old backdoor activated in cyberwar in Ukraine; #GDPR reform imminent; Privacy Sandbox field-tested; geopolitical censorship

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 19 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy Other
  1. Analysis of cyberwar in Ukraine with details of satellite internet provider KA-SAT compromise
  2. EU institutions prohibit TikTok use by employees for cybersecurity reasons
  3. European Commission proposes GDPR reform for more coherent enforcement rules

🥟 Chao-Down #78 Hackers use generative AI to create malware, Google introduces AI-powered privacy platform, ChatGPT begins giving therapy

Chaos Theory • 19 implied HN points • 04 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Privacy Malware Therapy Cybersecurity
  1. Hackers are using generative AI to create malware, making it harder for cybersecurity professionals to detect and defend against these attacks.
  2. Google introduces an AI-powered privacy platform called Checks.
  3. ChatGPT is starting to give therapy, potentially revolutionizing mental health care.

AImagine: Pioneering Hyperrealistic AI Image Generation

CodeLink’s Substack • 19 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Image Generation DevOps Security Privacy
  1. AI technology is revolutionizing image generation and manipulation, offering new creative possibilities and demand
  2. AImagine app by CodeLink stands out for its hyperrealistic results and high level of customization in generating unique images
  3. Utilizing innovative technologies like the stable diffusion model, Flutter, and Python, AImagine offers a seamless user experience and efficient server-side processing

Personalization Uncovered: The Surprising Ways Hyper-Targeted Advertising Influences Our Thoughts, Choices, and Lives

⭐️Bob’s Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Advertising Data Privacy Personalization
  1. Hyper-targeted advertising limits exposure to new ideas and unexpected discoveries.
  2. Personalized advertising may give a false sense of autonomy in our consumption choices.
  3. Repetitive hyper-targeted ads can diminish real emotional connections with brands and others.

☎️ Interview: Dr Hyoduk Shin, Professor of Innovation at UC San Diego on the State of Privacy-Enhancing Technologies #003

Let Us Face the Future • 19 implied HN points • 05 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Privacy Data Sharing Data Governance Regulation
  1. Collaborative computing is becoming a trillion-dollar market reshaping how data is used in the economy.
  2. To promote data sharing, companies need to realign incentives, focus on building relationships, work on culture, and segment data by time.
  3. Financial services and healthcare are early adopters of data collaboration tools due to confidentiality and regulation around privacy and data security.

Social Regression

Venture Prose • 239 implied HN points • 30 Dec 19
🕹 Technology Social media Privacy Information Technology Digital detox Personal Development
  1. Modernization can lead to excess and intellectual regression, causing a cycle of abuse and confinement in technology.
  2. Balancing digital consumption and real-life experiences can lead to a happier and more focused lifestyle.
  3. Cutting distractions and focusing on what truly matters can lead to a more fulfilled and purposeful life, while still enjoying the benefits of technology.

The pendulum swings

Natural Selections • 16 implied HN points • 30 May 23
🎭️ Culture Social media Privacy Youth Masks
  1. Masks outdoors did not make sense as airflow disperses pathogens and sunlight is healing.
  2. Privacy is important for introspection and personal growth, allowing time for reflection before sharing reactions.
  3. Young people who once shared everything online are now seeking privacy by hiding behind masks, highlighting a transition in behavior.

The “Free and Open Internet” Hypocrites

The Oasis • 9 HN points • 28 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Internet Privacy Tech Government Legislation
  1. There is hypocrisy in calls for a free and open internet while targeting TikTok for being a potential security threat.
  2. The controversy around TikTok seems to be more about competition and revenue loss for established tech giants.
  3. The focus on TikTok's alleged threat overlooks the existing privacy concerns and data collection practices of other major tech companies like Facebook.

Morzilla Firefox's Total Cookie Protection[Systems Design Sundays]

Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 21 Aug 22
🕹 Technology Privacy Data Tech news
  1. Cookies are important for websites to store information like login credentials and user preferences, but they can also raise privacy concerns by tracking behavior across the web.
  2. Firefox's Total Cookie Protection creates separate 'cookie jars' for each website visited, preventing cross-site tracking and enhancing user privacy.
  3. Implementing strong privacy measures like Total Cookie Protection can have financial implications by making personal data more valuable and sparking competition in data-sharing partnerships.

Ideas about ideas

Turnaround • 59 implied HN points • 21 Oct 19
🕹 Technology Startups Tech Trends Privacy Health tech Innovation
  1. Finding your passion or the problem you want to work on can be a mix of luck, timing, and expertise, but there's value in a deliberate approach too.
  2. Ideas can come from exposure, such as reading books, meeting experts, following trends, and being open to new experiences.
  3. Leverage social capital, find solutions for individual privacy, and explore emerging shifts to generate innovative ideas by staying informed and open to new possibilities.

Protecting Your Life Range

Metarational • 19 implied HN points • 20 Aug 21
📖 Philosophy Life Trust Privacy Strategy
  1. In poker and in life, it's important to mix up your actions to protect yourself and maintain an element of unpredictability.
  2. Being secretive or open about even mundane details can impact how others perceive your trustworthiness and intentions.
  3. People often exhibit strategic behaviors without consciously realizing it, showcasing how sociocultural norms can align with game theory.