ConsiderMiranda

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“They'll try again. They'll swing back to the belief that they can make people... 'better'. 
I do not hold to that”.


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#HumanRights #privacy #surveillance #biometrics #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #equality #politics #democracy #liberty #environment #nature #CivilRights #FreeSpeech

ConsiderMirandaJan 4
Prof. Emily M. Bender(she/her)Jan 3

Not sure why this dross, dated Dec 1, seems to be circulating now (and why it didn't cross my feed a month ago), but wow what a terrible essay.

https://bigthink.com/the-present/the-rise-of-ai-denialism/

A few comments, in a short 🧵>>

The rise of AI denialism

Computer scientist Louis Rosenberg argues that dismissing AI as a “bubble” or mere “slop” ignores the tectonic technological shift now unfolding.

Big Think
ConsiderMirandaDec 12
Jürgen HubertDec 12

...my decision to always use cash when I buy in stores seems wiser than I knew.

Any data point you give companies about you is a data point they will use against you.

(By @pluralistic )

#SurveillanceCapitalism
https://pluralistic.net/2025/12/11/nothing-personal/

Pluralistic: Instacart reaches into your pocket and lops a third off your dollars (11 Dec 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow

ConsiderMirandaDec 12
PaxDec 12

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/why-isnt-online-age-verification-just-showing-your-id-person

#privacy #eff

Why Isn’t Online Age Verification Just Like Showing Your ID In Person?

This blog also appears in our Age Verification Resource Hub: our one-stop shop for users seeking to understand what age-gating laws actually do, what’s at stake, how to protect yourself, and why EFF opposes all forms of age verification mandates. Head to EFF.org/Age to explore our resources and...

Electronic Frontier Foundation
ConsiderMirandaDec 10
Patrick LeavyDec 10

UK residents! Tell your MP to attend the debate on the Online Safety Act

https://action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp-attend-debate-online-safety-act

#osa #privacy #cybersecurity #bigtech

Tell your MP to attend the debate on the Online Safety Act

Open Rights Group
ConsiderMirandaDec 10
Electronic Frontier FoundationDec 10
In general, there is a high risk that the law will end up being extremely complex. The risk categories in the Commission's text, in particular, will quickly lead to mandatory maximum-risk mitigation measures (such as scanning and age verification). https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/after-years-controversy-eus-chat-control-nears-its-final-hurdle-what-know
After Years of Controversy, the EU’s Chat Control Nears Its Final Hurdle: What to Know

After a years-long battle, the European Commission’s “Chat Control” plan, which would mandate mass scanning and other encryption-breaking measures, at last codifies agreement on a position within the Council of the EU, representing EU States. The good news is that the most controversial part, the forced requirement to scan encrypted messages, is out. The bad news is there’s more to it than that.

Electronic Frontier Foundation
ConsiderMirandaDec 10
Ivana DaskalovicDec 10

One thing I've noticed is missing from most reporting on Australia's social media ban is the risks that come with kids (and adults wanting to avoid age verification) trying to use VPNs to get around the laws. VPN usage has spiked massively in places where similar restrictions are in place, and many free VPN services spy on users way more than their ISP does.

I love VPNs, and I always have mine on, but as someone who used free VPN browser extensions to watch Netflix in different countries when I was a kid, I feel like this ban might trigger a huge cybersecurity and privacy problem beyond the dangers of age verification itself 🤷‍♀️

Anyway, I'm certainly no expert, but there are some good VPN recommendations on @privacyguides that are worth looking at:
https://www.privacyguides.org/en/vpn/

#australia #socialmediaban #privacy #security #vpn #socialmedia #onlinesafety

Private VPN Service Recommendations and Comparison, No Sponsors or Ads - Privacy Guides

The best VPN services for protecting your privacy and security online. Find a provider here that isn't out to spy on you.

Privacy Guides
ConsiderMirandaDec 10
Ben WerdmullerDec 10
Let's Encrypt is ten years old. It's changed the web for the better. #Technology https://werd.io/10-years-of-lets-encrypt-certificates/
10 Years of Let's Encrypt Certificates

Let's Encrypt is ten years old. It's changed the web for the better.

Ben Werdmuller
ConsiderMirandaDec 8
LonMDec 8

An MP is advocating for ICE-style work raids in the UK, enabled by a digital identity app. They are saying the quiet part out loud now. Someone attempted to interrupt them and challenge them on this and the feed was cut.

https://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/06b1c804-828f-4e7d-841c-8637451e1d36

#UKPol #ukpolitics #privacy

Parliamentlive.tv

Westminster Hall

ConsiderMirandaDec 7
Open Rights GroupDec 4

Say No to Digital ID 🚫

Nearly 3 million people signed the petition against Digital ID. Next Monday, MPs will debate this 4th largest petition in British history.

Tell your MP (UK) to attend the debate and stop digital surveillance.

Use our tool ⬇️

https://action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp-attend-debate-digital-ids

#NotoDigitalID #DigitalID #surveillance #privacy #ukpolitics #ukpol #ID

Tell your MP to attend the debate on digital IDs

Open Rights Group
ConsiderMirandaDec 6
Open Rights GroupDec 6

Stop a Surveillance State before it's built!

UK MPs are due to debate the petition against plans to introduce Digital ID.

Nearly 3 million people have spoken. It's time that MPs listen.

Use our tool to tell your MP to attend the debate on 8 December ⬇️

https://action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp-attend-debate-digital-ids

#NotoDigitalID #DigitalID #surveillance #ukpolitics #privacy #ukpol

Tell your MP to attend the debate on digital IDs

Open Rights Group