Caveat

By N2K Networks

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 headli... more

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July 04, 2024Encore: Where oh where in the world is that information?
George Tziahanas from Archive360 is talking about what happens when the information is no longer in boxes but could be anywhere in the world. Ben has the story of a raid on an independent journalist who leaked unaired clips from Fox News. Dave's got the story of a DC court ruling that AI generated content is not eligible for copyright protection.
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.
Links to stories:
Did a Journalist Violate Hacking Law to Leak Fox News Clips? The Government Thinks He Did.
AI-Generated Art Lacks Copyright Protection, D.C. Court Says (1)

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June 27, 2024High-tech tales of Law and Order.
This week Dave shares a story on new documents revealing Jacobs Technology's role in equipping local law enforcement with advanced cell-site simulators (CSS), and discreetly integrating it into vehicles like the Chevrolet Silverado. Ben shares the story of a bipartisan effort to penalize platforms for hosting harmful deepfakes.
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.
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Links to the stories:
The Next Generation of Cell-Site Simulators is Here. Here’s What We Know.
Ted Cruz Wants Platforms To Be Liable for Deepfakes

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47min
June 27, 2024 You Might Also Like: Smart Talks with IBM
Introducing AI & The Productivity Paradox from Smart Talks with IBM.
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In a rapidly evolving world, we need to balance the fear surrounding AI and its role in the workplace with its potential to drive productivity growth. In this special live episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell is joined onstage during NY Tech Week by Rob Thomas, Senior Vice President of Software and Chief Commercial Officer at IBM. They discuss “the productivity paradox”, the importance of open source AI, and a future where AI will touch every industry.

This is a paid advertisement from IBM. The conversations on this podcast don't necessarily represent IBM's positions, strategies or opinions.

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DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].
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June 20, 2024Encore: Laws, lawsuits, and privacy.
Dan Frechtling from Boltive sits down with Ben to discuss changes in health privacy, video privacy lawsuits, and children data laws. Ben's story looks at proposed legislation coming out of Massachusetts that could ban cell site location data. Dave's got the story of comedian and author Sarah Silverman suing OpenAI over copyright infringement.
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.
Links to stories:
Selling Your Cellphone Location Data Might Soon Be Banned in U.S. for First Time
Sarah Silverman is suing OpenAI and Meta for copyright infringement

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54min
June 20, 2024 You Might Also Like: Technically Speaking: An Intel Podcast
Introducing Season 2 Episode 5 - AI and the Future of Retail from Technically Speaking: An Intel Podcast.
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Since the dawn of civilization, there have always been markets where people gather to purchase essentials and luxuries. But shopping has evolved dramatically since the days of the early bazaars, and the advent of new AI technology will shape the future of retail even more by making shopping easier, seamless and exciting for customers. Intel consumer industry specialist Shailesh Chaudhry and AI expert Aykut Dengi offer their insights into what the future holds for in-person retail, and how AI-enhanced technology can streamline the shopping experience and cut down on theft, waste and losses for business owners.
Learn more about how Intel is leading the charge in the AI Revolution at intel.com/AIeverywhere
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DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].
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June 13, 2024The end of an era.
Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, is sharing his thoughts on where cybersecurity has been and is going as he is leaving CISA. Ben has the story of Google laying off members of the team that reviews law enforcement data requests. Dave's got the story of teens using AI to undress their peers.
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.
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Links to the stories:
Google cuts part of team that vets police requests for user data
Teens Are Spreading Deepfake Nudes of One Another. It’s No Joke

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June 06, 2024Answering the cybersecurity call.
Camille Stewart Gloster, Former Deputy National Cyber Director at the White House, is sharing a retrospective of her public service career. Ben discusses a new lawsuit in Illinois challenging automatic license plate readers. Dave's got the story of an AI hotline between the US and China.
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.
Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing!
Links to the stories:
Illinois' use of cameras that read license plates amounts to 'dragnet surveillance,' lawsuit alleges
The U.S. and China Need an AI Incidents Hotline

Caveat Briefing
A companion weekly newsletter is available CyberWire Pro members on the CyberWire's website. If you are a member, make sure you subscribe to receive our weekly wrap-up of privacy, policy, and research news, focused on incidents, techniques, tips, compliance, rights, trends, threats, policy, and influence ops delivered to you inbox each Thursday.
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54min
May 30, 2024EFF takes on Texas' digital ID law.
This week, Ben discusses litigation related to a new online age verification law in Texas, and how it is causing uproar. Dave's got the story of congress perhaps being on their way to passing a federal privacy bill that got revamped and sailed through the House subcommittee.
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.
Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing!
Links to the stories:
Revamped privacy bill sails through House subcommittee
EFF Urges Supreme Court to Reject Texas’ Speech-Chilling Age Verification Law

Caveat Briefing
A companion weekly newsletter is available CyberWire Pro members on the CyberWire's website. If you are a member, make sure you subscribe to receive our weekly wrap-up of privacy, policy, and research news, focused on incidents, techniques, tips, compliance, rights, trends, threats, policy, and influence ops delivered to you inbox each Thursday.
Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to [email protected]. Hope to hear from you.

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42min
May 23, 2024A mission to fortify software supply chains.
Melissa Oh and Anil John from DHS' Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) join to discuss how they are working to advance software chain resiliency. Ben has the story of the FBI charging a Wisconsin man with the distribution of AI CSAM. Dave's got the story of the famous movie star, Scarlett Johansson and how she is at odds with Open AI.
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.
Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing!
Links to the stories:
FBI Arrests Man For Generating AI Child Sexual Abuse Imagery
Scarlett Johansson Said No, but OpenAI’s Virtual Assistant Sounds Just Like Her

Caveat Briefing
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May 16, 2024The battle for trade secrets and national security.
Dave Hickton, Founding Director, Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security at the University of Pittsburgh, and former US Attorney, is discussing the 10th Anniversary of the first indictment of Chinese PLA actors. Ben covers TikTok’s new lawsuit against the federal government. Dave's got the story of some Senators taking issue with facial recognition at airports.
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.
Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing!
Links to the stories:
TikTok files court challenge to U.S. law that could lead to ban
Senators Seek to Curb Facial Recognition at Airports, Citing Privacy Concerns
Bipartisan senators push for facial recognition restrictions in airports

Caveat Briefing
A companion weekly newsletter is available CyberWire Pro members on the CyberWire's website. If you are a member, make sure you subscribe to receive our weekly wrap-up of privacy, policy, and research news, focused on incidents, techniques, tips, compliance, rights, trends, threats, policy, and influence ops delivered to you inbox each Thursday.
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How many episodes does Caveat have?

The podcast currently has 298 episodes available.

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