In this episode of AI, What the Tech?!, we sit down with Dr. Indira Dutta—expert in applied cryptography, human factors, and cybersecurity education—to unpack how AI-driven surveillance is transforming education, work, and society. From eye-tracking during exams to behavior-scoring algorithms in HR software, we explore the blurry lines between protection and control, and the deep ethical questions behind AI-based inference and digital monitoring.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:16 Introduction

3:09 Double-edged Sword of Surveillance

6:17 Understanding Privacy and Consent in AI

9:01 The Implications of Passive Surveillance Systems

12:02 Normalization of Surveillance

14:55 Legal Frameworks and Need for Change

17:53 The Future of Privacy Laws

23:03 The Reactionary Nature of Security Concerns

23:52 Risk of Surveillance

26:46 Transparency of Tools

29:48 Bias of Tools

31:16 Cybersecurity vs Control

33:15 Governance and Oversight

36:09 Need for Ethical Technology Review Boards

39:52 Policy Frameworks for AI Surveillance in Education

47:08 AI Tools and Implications

50:31 Need for Informed Consent

53:17 ElderConnect: Empowering the Elderly with AI

59:03 The Importance of Community Engagement

1:01:43 Reflections on AI, Privacy and Digital Dignity

1:07:46 Conclusions

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