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Terms of Service with Clare Duffy

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Artificial Intelligence
Social Media
Digital Legacy
Digital Footprints
Cybersecurity
Facial Recognition Technology
Social Media Policies
Estate Planning
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Voice Cloning
Grief Bots
Mental Health
Deepfake Pornography
Targeted Advertising
Data Privacy
Tiktok
Imposter Scams
Screen Time
CCTV Surveillance
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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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Henry Ajder
Expert on AI and deepfakes, co-creator of University of Cambridge's AI in Business program
University of Cambridge
Episode: Why Our Feeds are Filled with AI Slop—and What to Do about It
Susan Neuman
Professor and department chair at NYU specializing in early literacy development and former US Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education.
New York University
Episode: Why Have We Gotten Worse at Reading?
Aza Raskin
Co-founder of the Earth Species Project, working to decode animal communication using AI.
Earth Species Project
Episode: The Tech Helping Humans Understand Animal Communication
Frank McCourt
Billionaire investor and entrepreneur
Project Liberty
Episode: Billionaire Investor Frank McCourt on Why We Should Control Our Own Data
CT Jones
Culture writer at Rolling Stone, reporting on age verification policies
Rolling Stone
Episode: Why Tech Platforms Are Now Asking for Your Age
Rachel Cericola
Writer for Wirecutter and expert on smart home devices.
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Episode: Saving Energy and Money with Smart Technology
Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Practicing neurosurgeon, best-selling author, and chief medical correspondent at CNN
CNN
Episode: What Dr. Sanjay Gupta Learned from Being the Target of a Deepfake Health Ad
Dr. Kathleen Torregrossa
Teacher and educator with 37 years of experience, early adopter of Chat GPT, and involved in AI training for teachers.
Public School District in Cranston, Rhode Island
Episode: Back to School -- with Help from AI
Riana Pfefferkorn
Policy Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, lawyer specializing in encryption policy and digital surveillance.
Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
Episode: How to Keep Your Private Messages Truly Private

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Clare Duffy
CNN Tech reporter, Host of Terms of Service, specializing in unpacking complex technological topics into digestible insights that relate to everyday life.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • Rrrrr

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

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    1
    ihatenicknames99
    United States5 months ago
  • Enjoyed!

    Last 3 episodes were great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YoungDoc2130
    United States6 months ago
  • Keep the episodes coming!

    Really interesting, informative and thought provoking. Also disturbing. Please keep the episodes and info coming. Shout out to Lightphone! A great option for anyone looking to disengage in being tracked and advertised to. You should profile them for an episode!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nailpunch1
    United States10 months ago
  • Whoa! Excellent

    Whoa! CNN makes a solid standalone podcast?! Great job Claire and team. I’m here for every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gemini330
    United Statesa year ago
  • Superficial Insights

    If you want a few perspectives and interviews - this is your show.

    Was bummed they weren’t offering deeper longer format insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    D Triathlete
    United Statesa year ago

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What We’ve Learned in One Year of Terms of Service
Q: Has doing this changed your relationship with technology and how you use this type of tech at all?
Yes, Clare reports being more conscious about her tech usage, particularly following episodes about screen time and AI's environmental impact, leading to more reflective decisions.
What We’ve Learned in One Year of Terms of Service
Q: What would you say has been the biggest change from first episode to most recent?
Clare noted that the first episode focused on deepfake pornography and has since evolved with the introduction of new federal laws aiding victims in addressing non-consensual content. It indicates progress in legal protections for individuals affected by emerging technologies.
What We’ve Learned in One Year of Terms of Service
Q: How did this idea come about? What was the process to actually make this happen?
The idea emerged as Clare felt overwhelmed by the rapidly changing tech landscape and wanted to provide a place to connect the dots for the audience regarding technology's impact on everyday life.
Crypto ATM Scams are on the Rise. Here’s What You Need to Know
Q: Is cryptocurrency ATMs worth using?
It's a personal choice, but high transaction fees and potential scams mean many may want to avoid them.
Crypto ATM Scams are on the Rise. Here’s What You Need to Know
Q: What should people be aware of when using crypto ATMs?
People should be skeptical of urgent demands from individuals posing as authority figures and verify any claims before acting.

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1. Henry Ajder
2. Susan Neuman
3. Aza Raskin
4. Frank McCourt
5. CT Jones
6. Rachel Cericola
7. Dr. Sanjay Gupta
8. Dr. Kathleen Torregrossa

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