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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S3, E99 - Erik Rind, Founder & CEO at ImagineBC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:49
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please we have Mr. Erik Rind, Founder & CEO at ImagineBC! We learn about Erik's story, why he created this very fascinating company ImagineBC, which aims to be for blockchain technol…
S3, E98 - Kelly Finnerty Part 2 - Privacy Protection Extension [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:42
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we bring back on the fantastic Kelly Finnerty from Start Page for part 2 and she brings big news, real talk and belly laughs. Introducing Startpage Privacy Protection Extensi…
S2, E94 -  Dr. Gary M. Shiffman & Juan C. Zarate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:29
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we are joined by two very good friends and business partners helping fight against financial crime, Dr. Gary M. Shiffman – Economist and CEO of Giant Oak and Consilient and J…
S2, E93 - Holiday Blog cast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:17
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we have a holiday blogcast for you about the FBI and CISA warning that critical infrastructure could be attacked over the holidays. Article credit: Silicon Angle by: Duncan R…
S2, E92 - Lydia Knab, Global Data Privacy Officer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:39
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, the gang has the honor of interviewing, Lydia Knab, Global Data Privacy Officer! We discuss a wide array of topics around Privacy and learn from her very interesting story th…
S2, E91 - AWS Ransomware Attacks: Not the Question of if, but when? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:00
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please Cam dive's into a quick article from the team at Helpnetsecurity on AWS ransomware attacks and the inevitability of an attack. Article: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/10…