The ‘Creepy’ Feeling: AI Surveillance and Our Slipping Privacy

AI Surveillance: The Creepy Erosion of Privacy and What We Can Do

It seems like everywhere we turn, AI is watching. From the cameras on street corners to the algorithms that track our online behavior, artificial intelligence is becoming incredibly good at observing us. And frankly, for many of us, it feels a bit… creepy. This isn’t just about a gut feeling. The increasing pervasiveness of AI-powered … Read more

CDC Scales Back Foodborne Illness Tracking: What Does It Mean for Our Safety?

CDC Foodborne Illness Surveillance Cutbacks: What You Need to Know

This feels like a step backward, and honestly, it’s concerning. As of August 29, 2025, news reports indicate that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has significantly reduced its capacity to track foodborne illnesses. This isn’t just a bureaucratic change; it has real-world implications for all of us who eat. What’s Happening? The … Read more

From Ancient Scrolls to Digital Trails: Our Long History with Data

From Ancient Scrolls to Digital Trails: Our Long History with Data

It’s easy to think that concerns about data privacy are a modern invention, born from the internet and the smartphones in our pockets. But as someone who’s spent a career in the tech world, I’ve come to see that the desire to collect information, and the inherent questions about who controls it, stretch back much … Read more