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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Ep. 40 - Thomas Besore, Esq - Certified Privacy Advocate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:03
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, Gabe and I welcome on a very wonderful guest, Attorney by day and Certified Privacy Professional by night, Mr. Thomas Besore. We run through a Top Ten list of the most amazin…
Ep. 38 - Babak Pasdar - Founder, CEO & CTO at Acreto [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:55
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please we have the founder, CEO, and CTO at Acreto, Mr. Babak Pasdar. *Do not miss this one! Find out why Babak testified on wireless tapping with Verizon and almost cost his career.…
Ep. 37 - Michael Oberlaender 😉 - Author - Global CISO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:42
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, Gabe and I welcome on Michael Oberlaender, Author of Global CISO. We talk about his newest book Global CISO - Strategy, Tactics, and Leadership, his 20+ years in the industry…
Ep. 35 - Vanessa Wu - General Counsel at Rippling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:06
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, Cam and Gabe get the opportunity to speak with Vanessa Wu, General Counsel at Rippling. We talk about CCPA's possible threats and penalties on smaller businesses, concerns ov…
Ep. 32 - Neil Goodrich Chief Innovation Officer at M. Holland Company [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:38
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please we speak with our guest Neil Goodrich from M. Holland Company. Neil is a member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for introducing and leading digital change within…
Ep. 31 - Michael Thompson, CEO & Co-Founder of Enact Security [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:57
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, Cam and Gabe had the pleasure of hosting a very good friend and very underrated individual, Mr. Michael Thompson, CEO of Enact Security. We learn Mike's story and background,…