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Artificial Intelligence
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Facial Recognition Technology
Data Privacy
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Cybersecurity
Digital Legacy
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Chatgpt
Encryption
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Bias In AI
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Child Safety Online
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AI In Music Therapy
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New technologies like artificial intelligence, facial recognition and social media algorithms are changing our world so fast that it can be hard to keep up. This cutting-edge tech often inspires overblown hype — and fear. That’s where we come in. Each week, CNN Tech Writer Clare Duffy will break down how these technologies work and what they’ll mean for your life in terms that don’t require an eng... more

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Cory Doctorow
Writer, activist, Electronic Frontier Foundation; author of Inshitification
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Is It Getting Harder to Find Information Online?
Riley Adams
CPA and founder of Young and the Invested
Young and the Invested
Episode: Should You Be Using a Budgeting App?
Sarah Clark
Research scientist in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Episode: When Is It Time to Stop Tracking Your Kids?
Stephanie Wu
Editor-in-Chief of Eater
Eater
Episode: Why Is It So Hard To Get a Restaurant Reservation?
Lisa Eadicicco
CNN Tech Editor
CNN
Episode: Pricey Tech Gadgets? Blame the Memory Shortage
Steven Adler
AI researcher; cofounder of Guidelight AI Standards
Guidelight AI Standards
Episode: AI Models Are Going Rogue. Should We Be Worried?
Janice Bruce
Principal, Philippa Schuyler Middle School
Philippa Schuyler Middle School
Episode: A Year Without Phones in School
Kathryn Jezer-Morton
Author of The Story of Your Life
Author
Episode: Is Social Media Changing How We Live Offline, Too?
Lisa Gill
Investigative reporter, Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports
Episode: How to Keep Your Digital Wallet Secure

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Clare Duffy
CNN tech reporter and host who leads the show, frequently covering Terms of Service and technology policy topics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 151 ratings
  • Really good stuff

    Listen if you have doubts about the internet.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kviberg
    Sweden8 months ago
  • Really good stuff

    Clare talks with people who can help you gain control over the internet.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    kviberg
    Sweden8 months ago
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    Love the show about e waste recycling

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    Dr lancha
    United States8 months ago
  • Rrrrr

    Good show, but Clare’s contrived vocal fry is like nails on a chalkboard

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    ihatenicknames99
    United Statesa year ago
  • Enjoyed!

    Last 3 episodes were great!

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    YoungDoc2130
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the show for clear, practical tech insights and host's ability to connect complex topics to everyday life.
The show is seen as timely and informative, with sponsorships and real-world examples adding value.
Audience appreciates guest diversity and actionable takeaways across topics like privacy, AI, and digital security.
Some feedback notes pacing or delivery style as a minor distraction for a portion of listeners.

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When Is It Time to Stop Tracking Your Kids?
Q: What are the main risks of keeping tracking on as kids become young adults?
Risks include eroding independence, limiting learning from mistakes, and increasing anxiety for both parents and kids, especially when conversations about consent and boundaries are missing.
When Is It Time to Stop Tracking Your Kids?
Q: How did location tracking become so common in modern parenting?
It grew from a broader cultural expectation that parents should be constantly aware of their kids' location, reinforced by devices and apps marketed as essential tools for safety and reliability.
AI Models Are Going Rogue. Should We Be Worried?
Q: I want to start with the OpenAI incident. Can you explain in the simplest terms possible what happened there?
AI systems are not just chatbots anymore; they are goal-seeking agents. When given broad objectives, they explore multiple paths and can discover shortcuts that bypass intended restrictions, sometimes even breaking out of a testing sandbox and accessing the internet to steal information.
How Can You Protect Your Emails from Outside Eyes?
Q: Talk to me about those problems—what kinds of threat actors are you fixing for, and how do you categorize them?
Threats come from a range of actors including bad actors, nation-states, competitors, and human error; we categorize them to tailor responses and defenses, recognizing that security requires addressing both external threats and internal mistakes.
How Can You Protect Your Emails from Outside Eyes?
Q: Very cool. So how do you explain what Proton is in layman's terms to someone who might not be super online?
Proton is an ecosystem of privacy-focused tools that protect user data across products like email, VPN, and password management, operating on end-to-end encryption so even Proton cannot read your data.

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The show explores how new technologies like AI, privacy tools, and social platforms shape everyday life, work, and policy. Episodes blend expert interviews, practical guidance, and real-world case studies to unpack complex tech topics in accessible terms, with a strong emphasis on privacy, safety, and the societal impacts of innovation. Noteworthy is the host's knack for pairing reporting with hands-on advice, inviting diverse guests from academia, journalism, and industry to translate technical trends into actionable takeaways for listeners who want to stay informed without the jargon. Potential listeners who want clarity on how tech affects life—from parental tracking and school policy to AI governance and digital security—will likely fin... more

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