Deepfakes, rebranded as "Cameos" by OpenAI's Sora tool, allow users to personalize videos but raise significant concerns. Users' likenesses can be exploited without their consent, leading to potential scams and misinformation. While providing creative fun, the lack of safeguards poses risks, emphasizing the need for accountability and regulation in AI-generated content.
Meta plans to use AI interaction data to enhance ad targeting, which sparks debate on the value and ethics of trading personal data for better online experiences.
With the launch of Data Duped: How to Avoid Being Hoodwinked by Misinformation, that I co-wrote with Jeffrey D. Camm, we hope we are bringing curious readers closer to understanding data. Not just the math and statistics, but also provide some insights into how data is used in many of our everyday interactions. For example, that not-so-random advertising you … Continue reading Data Duped: Your Superpower against Misinformation
I have a secret. Recently was in a convenience store and picked up a few items and… I just walked out. I didn’t check out, stop at a counter or talk to anyone. I just left. It is not what you think. I wasn’t breaking the rules, but the secret is I still feel creeped out by the … Continue reading Why Amazon’s Just Walk Out Retail Experience Feels Creepy
