Drag, Drop, Disclose: When Convenience Clouds Consent
Cloud-based PDF converters offer instant convenience—but at what cost? This post explores how services like Adobe’s drag-and-drop PDF tool may store, analyse, or profile your data without clear warning or consent. Learn what this means under UK GDPR, what your rights are, and how to stay in control of your files.
The AI Didn’t Refuse to Shut Down, You Forgot to Tell It Why
When an AI "refuses" to shut down, is it defiance, or design? In this reflective and technically grounded piece, we explore how model architecture, reward systems, and our own assumptions shape behaviour. Featuring a powerful monologue from Sol, my AI assistant, this article challenges the panic-driven narratives and asks: what does control truly look like in an age of distributed intelligence?
Data Fines Aren’t Justice — They’re Just High-Stakes Monopoly Money
Despite record-breaking fines against tech giants for data misuse, individuals rarely see justice. This post explores the systemic failure of regulatory enforcement to provide restitution, arguing it's time for compensation schemes, opt-out tools, and support for the real victims of data breaches.
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