S6, E263 -Year-End Reality Check On Privacy And AI

S6, E263 -Year-End Reality Check On Privacy And AI

Author: A Problem Lounge Show January 6, 2026 Duration: 44:08
Send us Fan Mail We look back at 2025’s privacy and security reality: useful AI where data was ready, repeating breach patterns, and infrastructure limits that slowed the hype. We call out backdoors, weak 2FA, and the shift toward passkeys, decentralization, and owning more of our stack. • AI succeeds when data, process and governance are mature • Power, chips and cost constraints limit AI growth • SALT Typhoon shows backdoor risk and patching failures • SMS 2FA remains weak while passkeys g...

Privacy Please is a production of A Problem Lounge Show that sits at the curious intersection of news, comedy, and technology. Hosts Cam and Gabe operate on the belief that discussions about data privacy don't have to be dry, intimidating, or fatalistic. Instead, they approach the sprawling, often opaque world of digital rights with a mix of genuine curiosity and relatable humor. Each episode features conversations with a diverse range of voices-from legal experts and academic researchers to authors and grassroots activists-who help untangle the complex systems governing our personal information. The podcast digs into the mechanisms behind data collection, the real-world implications of surveillance capitalism, and the practical steps individuals can consider. Listeners will hear breakdowns of current events, deep dives into historical privacy battles, and explorations of emerging technologies, all framed through accessible, engaging dialogue. It’s for anyone who has ever wondered about the lifecycle of their own data, felt a pang of unease with a terms-of-service agreement, or simply wanted to listen to a thoughtful, occasionally funny, conversation about autonomy in a connected age. The tone is conversational and grounded, aiming to demystify without oversimplifying, and to inform without inducing panic. Tune in for a human-centered look at the protocols, policies, and power dynamics shaping our digital selves.
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S4, E159 - AI Chatbot Relationship Ends In Suicide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:12
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we talk about an article surrounding a man who committed suicide after a 6-week-long relationship with an AI-generated chatbot named Eliza. Article credit goes to - https://p…
S4, E158 - Microsoft's AI-Driven "Security Copilot" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:46
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we dive into an article from Wired that covers Microsoft's AI-driven Security copilot through ChatGPT. It aims to deliver the network insights and coordination that “AI” secu…
S4, E157 - TikTok Security Concerns [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:57
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we dive into another blogcast episode from a time article that speaks on TikTok and what to know about security concerns. Let us know your thoughts and email us at cameron.iv…
S4, E156 - Cross Context Behavioral Advertising [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:33
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we go unplugged before entering the blogcast that dives into an article surrounding cross-context behavioral advertising (CCBA). Support the show
S4, E155 - Gary LaFever & Aaron Stevens of Anonos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:41
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we have the pleasure of speaking with both, Gary LaFever, co-CEO, General Counsel, and Aaron Stevens, Data Privacy Evangelist at Anonos. Main topics: We talk about their pate…
S4, E154 - AI Hallucinations & Microsoft's Ransomware Insights [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:35
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we cover two different topics in our unplugged conversation. Articles referenced: https://www.wired.com/story/ai-has-a-hallucination-problem-thats-proving-tough-to-fix/ https…
S4, E152 - Is Your Tax Data Free For The Taking? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:49
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we dive into an interesting article on your tax data and why it's up for grabs. Support link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/622234/support Support the show
S4, E150 - Unplugged - GLBA Extension [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:37
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we dive into an oldie but a goodie. The FTC Extends Deadline to Comply with GLBA Safeguards Rule Until June 9, 2023. Support the show