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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S5, E199 - Trading Faces for Safety in US Airports [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:35
Send us Fan Mail Prepare to embark on a journey through the looking glass of modern airport security with me, Cameron Ivey, as we tackle the TSA's big bet on facial recognition at over 400 US airports. Get ready to peel…
S5, E196 -Tech's Dark Side: Unveiling the 'Worst in Show' at CES 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:51
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we dive into the underbelly of CES 2024 as consumer and privacy advocates expose the 'Worst in Show.' From BMW's questionable Alexa partnership to disposable Sennheiser earbu…
S5, E194 - Japanese Hotel's $1 Stay Raises Privacy Concerns [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:38
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we talk about Tetsuya Inoue, manager of Asahi Ryokan Hotel, who introduced a unique strategy allowing guests a $1 stay in exchange for live-streaming their entire visit. Desp…
S4, E193 - Final Show of The Year [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:30
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we talk about the top episodes from S4 and show our appreciation for the love and support throughout this awesome journey. Looking forward to S5 and the new network we are la…