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  • New year, new data privacy.

    Chris Gray from Deepwatch joins Dave to discuss 2022's shifts, as well as expectations in 2023 for data privacy from an international regulation standpoint. Ben's story covers a Seattle Public School District lawsuit against big tech companies, including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Dave's got the story of an AI avatar generator that just can’t seem to resist sexualizing Asian women.

    While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. 

    • Seattle Public Schools sues TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and others, seeking compensation for youth mental health crisis
    • The viral AI avatar app Lensa undressed me—without my consent

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      49 min
    • Inside the largest data breaches in world history.

      Andrew Hollister of LogRhythm joins Dave to discuss the Shanghai National Police data exposure incident, and how whether or not we will know the full details of one of the largest data breaches in world history. Ben's story discusses a groundbreaking Wisconsin court case relating to files stored in Dropbox, while Dave revisits the legality of AI generated code as a copyrights storm may be brewing.

      While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. 

      • Ownership of AI-Generated Code Hotly Disputed A copyright storm may be brewing for GitHub Copilot
      • Dropbox search was illegal

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        46 min
      • Encore: Do copyright laws threaten the open market?

        Journalist Glyn Moody joins Ben to discuss his new book and specifically to focus on how copyright laws threaten the open market of ideas on the internet, and how the copyright world is throttling creativity in the digital realm. Ben shares a story on a new Executive Order from President Biden on surveillance and data sharing with the European Union. Dave's got the story of the consequences of a community banning ransomware payments.

        While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. 

        • Under New Order, Europeans Can Complain to U.S. About Data Collection
        • NC is one of only two states to ban paying ransomware attackers. Is that wise?

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          50 min
        • Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

          Betsy Cooper, Director of the Aspen Tech Policy Hub sits down with Dave to discuss their recent research on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Dave and Ben share some follow up on one previous episode on not being allowed to update OS on regulated medical devices. Ben shares the shocking story of Roombas, the self driving vacuum, and how they are taking private photos inside people’s houses. Dave looks at the possibility of the federal government providing a cyber insurance backstop. 

          While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. 

          • A Roomba recorded a woman on the toilet. How did screenshots end up on Facebook?
          • As Cyber Insurance Dries Up, Treasury Department Eyes a Backstop
          • Postmarket Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices

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            46 min
          • The promise of equal digital identity.

            Ricardo Amper, the founder and CEO of Incode sits down with Dave to share his thoughts on the egalitarian promise of digital identity. Ben's story talks about about the State of Indiana taking legal action against TikTok after alleged security and child safety violations. Dave takes a look at the collapse of the FTX exchange and the arrest of its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried after the U.S. files charges.

            While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. 

            • Indiana Sues TikTok for Security and Child Safety Violations
            • Former FTX CEO Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas after U.S. files charges

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              53 min
            • Follow the money along the blockchain.

              Guest Alex Iftimie of Morrison Foerster to discuss how the Department of Justice seized nearly $500,000 in ransomware payments made to a North Korean hacking group that targeted U.S. medical providers. Dave and Ben have some follow-up about GitHub Copilot from listeners Micah and Steve. In his story, Ben explores the potential legal and policy issues surrounding the new AI chatbot, ChatGPT. Dave has a case which questions the legality of livestreaming the police.

              While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. 

              • The Brilliance and Weirdness of ChatGPT
              • Threatened with jail for live-streaming traffic stop, he sued

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                57 min
              • Patching healthcare cybersecurity risks.

                Sam Heiney, Impero's VP of Products, sits down with Dave to discuss patching healthcare cybersecurity risks in the Internet of Medical Things. Ben discusses a lawsuit that takes aim at artificial intelligence technology that generates its own computer code. Dave's got the story of dozens of human rights and LGBTQ+ organizations writing to Congress in opposition of a Kids Online Safety Act.

                While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. 

                • Lawsuit Takes Aim at the Way A.I. Is Built
                • Human rights, LGBTQ+ organizations oppose Kids Online Safety Act

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                  47 min
                • Ensuring privacy is baked in every step of the way.

                  Chris Handman, Co-Founder & COO from TerraTrue, sits down with Dave to discuss how he works to transform legal teams into advocates and collaborators that can ensure privacy is baked in every step of the way. Ben shares the story of the how close the FBI potentially came to deploying spyware. Dave's got the story of Google’s nearly four hundred million dollar settlement over location privacy data.

                  While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. 

                  • Internal Documents Show How Close the F.B.I. Came to Deploying Spyware
                  • Google to pay nearly $400 million over deceptive location tracking practices

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                    44 min
                  • Security in elections.

                    Mike Hamilton Former CISO of Seattle and CISO at Critical Insight, sits down with Dave to talk about election security including ransomware, disinformation, natural disasters and online voting options. Ben's story follows an effort to keep Big Tech from taking over peoples cars and whose helping. Dave's got a look at facial recognition technology in Texas.

                    While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. 

                    • Elizabeth Warren wants to keep Big Tech from taking over your car
                    • In Texas, facial recognition is becoming a way of life

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                      41 min

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                    Join us for thought provoking conversations on surveillance, digital privacy, and cybersecurity law and policy in the information age. Each week, hosts Dave Bittner and Ben Yelin break down the…

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