What the Attention Economy Does to Workers—and How It Drives America Insane
Two new books argue that the attention economy is unsustainable—for people, and for the planet.
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A Movement for Personal Data Protection From Tech Giants Rises in China
New developments in the private sector provide a striking contrast from China's perceived status as a surveillance state—even as the government continues to monitor its citizens.
Parkland Exposed Major Flaws in the FBI’s Tip Line. Its Proposed Fix May Present New Problems.
An ignored tip about the potential dangers of the Parkland gunman led the FBI to change its call-center practices, which may have political implications for minority and immigrant communities.
Democrats’ Border Wall Solution Is Raising Privacy and Profiling Concerns
House Democrats are offering $1.6 billion to implement new surveillance technologies at the border and add more border-patrol officers. Human rights groups are concerned.
Not All Surveillance Is Created Equal
We're all being watched, but immigrants are among the most vulnerable to surveillance.
Global Scrutiny of Huawei Increases Amid Privacy and National Security Concerns
The company's close ties to the Chinese government, accusations of intellectual property theft, and technological vulnerabilities has thrown its future into doubt.
California Rights Groups Are Demanding Answers About a New, DHS-Backed Surveillance Program
Months after Los Angeles denied federal funding to surveil its communities, the California government is poised to pay non-profits to do the same.
How to Keep the Internet of Things From Killing Us All
Author Bruce Schneier warns about the coming hyper-networked world where all your devices are talking to each other.
The Supreme Court Wrestles With Americans’ Right to Privacy in the Digital Age
A recent decision by the Court is a win for Fourth Amendment advocates, but there are still many avenues for law enforcement to track Americans without a warrant online.
Los Angeles Is About to Vote Over Whether to Surveil Muslim Americans
The Trump administration has directed funds originally intended to counter radicalization—including white nationalist violence—toward the targeted surveillance of Muslim communities.