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Episode 34 — AI and Privacy Concerns
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AI systems thrive on data, but the more data they use, the greater the risk to privacy. This episode begins with an overview of the types of data AI consumes: personal identifiers, biometric data, location information, and behavioral profiles. We explore risks such as mass surveillance, re-identification of anonymized data, and unauthorized sharing across platforms. Consumer devices like smart speakers and wearables are highlighted as particularly vulnerable, as they continuously collect sensitive information. International privacy laws such as the GDPR and CCPA provide some guardrails, but enforcement remains uneven, especially as AI systems cross national boundaries.
Technical solutions are advancing in parallel. We cover privacy-preserving methods like differential privacy, federated learning, and secure multi-party computation, which allow AI to function without exposing raw data. Yet technology alone cannot solve privacy dilemmas. Informed consent, data minimization, and purpose limitation remain critical principles, but they are increasingly difficult to uphold as AI grows more integrated into everyday life. This episode challenges listeners to think about privacy not just as a compliance requirement but as a human right, reminding them that effective governance and ethical design are essential to maintaining public trust in AI. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber prepcasts, books, and information to strengthen your certification path.
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