Curious Minds is where big questions meet everyday curiosity—exploring how science, technology, and imagination shape our world. From kids to grandparents, everyone can find something to spark their mind here.

In this episode (Ep. 8): What if the most ordinary device in your home — your air fryer — wasn’t just cooking your dinner, but quietly collecting data about your life?
Sai dives deep into the hidden world of smart home surveillance, where everyday gadgets like TVs, vacuums, and refrigerators may be gathering more information than we realize.

We unpack how permissions, companion apps, and data-sharing practices turn convenience into quiet surveillance. From real-world hacks to evolving global regulations in the EU, US, India, and China, Sai explores what governments are doing — and what you, as a user, can do — to protect your privacy.

Because in this digital age, silence is not acceptance. It is surrender.

#SmartHomePrivacy #DigitalPrivacy #IOTSecurity #DataProtection #TechEthics #CuriousMindsPodcast #AirFryerSpying #PrivacyByDesign #ConsumerRights

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• “California family's smart home devices hacked leading to burglary.” CNN, 2024. Available at: https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/09/tech/smart-home-cameras-hackers-security

• “Privacy Risks in Smart Home Apps: A Closer Look at Data Collection.” ComplexDiscovery, 2024. Available at: https://complexdiscovery.com/privacy-risks-in-smart-home-apps-a-closer-look-at-data-collection/

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• “Smart Products Surveyed Fail to Provide Consumers with Information on How Long Companies will Provide Software Updates.” Federal Trade Commission press release, 26 November 2024. Available at: https://www.ftc.gov/terms/internet-things
• “Smart TV tracking raises privacy concerns.” University College London News, 10 November 2024. Available at: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2024/nov/smart-tv-tracking-raises-privacy-concerns
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Curious Minds is where big questions meet everyday curiosity—exploring how science, technology, and imagination shape our world. From kids to grandparents, everyone can find something to spark their mind here.

In this episode (Ep. 7): Can living underwater make you biologically younger? Join host Karthik as he explores the incredible story of Dr. Joseph Dituri, a former Navy diver who lived under the sea for 100 days and emerged with signs of reversed aging. Discover how pressure, oxygen, and disciplined science reveal new insights into longevity and what it really means to grow young.

Disclaimer: This episode is crafted with insights researched using AI and personal reflections. While facts are verified with credible sources, the practical tips shared are for general guidance. Listeners are encouraged to adapt them to their own needs.#underwaterliving, #biologicalage, #telomeres, #longevity, #science, #anti-aging, #CuriousMindsPodcast

Sources:

• "Diving Deep: Dr. Joseph Dituri Sets Record Living Underwater for 100 Days," University of South Florida News, 2023, https://www.usf.edu/news/2023/mission-complete-usfs-dr-deep-sea-resurfaces-after-living-underwater-for-100-days-setting-new-world-record.aspx
• "Man Who Lived Underwater for 100 Days Reveals Epigenetic Age Impact," LAD Bible, 2025, https://www.ladbible.com/news/science/joseph-dituri-lived-underwater-experiment-epigenetic-age-742753-20250418
• "Florida Scientist Resurfaces After Living Underwater for Record 100 Days," PBS NewsHour, 2023, https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/florida-scientist-resurfaces-after-living-underwater-for-record-100-days
• "Florida Man Spends Record Time Living Underwater, Aims to Rejuvenate Cells," USA Today, 2023, https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/09/joseph-dituri-undersea-living-record-100-days/70307599007/
• "Researcher Experiments Living Underwater for 100 Days to Study How High Pressure Impacts Longevity," GreenMatters, 2024, https://www.greenmatters.com/pn/researcher-experiments-living-underwater-for-100-days-to-study-how-high-pressure-impacts-longevity-the-results-are-baffling

Curious Minds is where big questions meet everyday curiosity—exploring how science, technology, and imagination shape our world. From kids to grandparents, everyone can find something to spark their mind here.

In this episode (Ep. 6): As technology evolves faster than ever, governments race to keep up. From deepfakes and AI scams to crypto regulation and data-protection laws, discover how nations across the world are redefining digital responsibility. Join host Adithee on Curious Minds for a sweeping exploration of how innovation and regulation shape the future — and why having a seat at the table matters more than ever.

Disclaimer: This episode is crafted with insights researched using AI and personal reflections. While facts are verified with credible sources, the practical tips shared are for general guidance. Listeners are encouraged to adapt them to their own needs.

#AI regulation, #deepfakes, #GDPR, #MiCA, #China, #India, #digitalpolicy, #innovation vs #regulation, #technology #ethics, #CuriousMindspodcast.

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   Federal Trade Commission (FTC), USA, 1998
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Curious Minds is where big questions meet everyday curiosity—exploring how science, technology, and imagination shape our world. From kids to grandparents, everyone can find something to spark their mind here.

In this episode (Ep. 5): Join Prashanth to explore how a 19th-century mathematician’s equations, modern sensors, and artificial intelligence work together to predict and prevent the world’s most dangerous crashes. Discover how science, data, and design quietly protect millions of lives every day.

Disclaimer: This episode is crafted with insights researched using AI and personal reflections. While facts are verified with credible sources, the practical tips shared are for general guidance. Listeners are encouraged to adapt them to their own needs.

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1. ​AI-Based Model Can Help Traffic Engineers Predict Future CrashesJohns Hopkins University Researchers, Nature Communications, 2025https://techxplore.com/news/2025-10-ai-based-traffic-future-sites.html
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Curious Minds is where big questions meet everyday curiosity—exploring how science, technology, and imagination shape our world. From kids to grandparents, everyone can find something to spark their mind here.

In this episode (Ep. 4): Join host Indira on Curious Minds as she takes you on a fascinating journey through five decades of parenting and technology. From cassette lullabies to AI tutors, discover how families worldwide have adapted, the joys and challenges tech brings, and thoughts on balancing screen time and play. Perfect for parents, caregivers, and curious minds alike!#Parenting,# Technology, #Digital Parenting, #AI Tutors, #Child Development, #Screen Time, #Parenting Trends, #Family Tech, #Mindful Tech Use, #Future of Learning

Disclaimer: This episode is crafted with insights researched using AI and personal reflections. While facts are verified with credible sources, the practical tips shared are for general guidance. Listeners are encouraged to adapt them to their own needs.

#AI Tutors & #Parenting #Tech: Evolution Over 5 Decades

#AIPodcast #TechForParents

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Curious Minds is where big questions meet everyday curiosity—exploring how science, technology, and imagination shape our world. From kids to grandparents, everyone can find something to spark their mind here.

In this Episode(Ep.3): Ever wondered if the movies we love are predicting our future? In this episode of Curious Minds, host Ravi pulls back the curtain on 12 movies and 2 TV shows—from Le Voyage Dans La Lune (1902) to Severance (2022)—that imagined space travel, pandemics, and AI companions, now coming alive in 2025. Discover how Contagion mirrored COVID-19 and iRobot inspired hospital robots, with insights on ethical risks and everyday impacts. Reflect on your role in this tech evolution—share your favorite sci-fi prediction

Disclaimer: This episode is crafted with insights researched using AI and personal reflections. While facts are verified with credible sources, the practical tips shared are for general guidance. Listeners are encouraged to adapt them to their own devices and needs. Stay tuned—your curiosity shapes our next adventure!

#CuriousMinds #SciFiToReality #MoviesPredicted #AI #SpaceExploration #TechPodcast #2025Tech #Robots #Pandemics #EthicalTech #FutureOfAI #PodcastForAllAges #AIPodcast #TechForParents #SciFiPodcast #Ethicaldebates

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