Listen "EP 250. Cry me an AI. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the Week Ending July 8th., 2025"
Episode Synopsis
This week takes us from blueteeth to AI emotional supportJack Dorsey’s innovative Bitchat app pioneers secure, internet-free messaging via Bluetooth, redefining decentralized communication.Google’s Gemini AI introduces context-aware assistance on Android, sparking privacy debates with its opt-out data access model.A major breach exposes Catwatchful’s invasive stalkerware, compromising thousands of Android devices with covert surveillance.Finally, AT&T’s Account Lock feature empowers customers to safeguard their accounts against rising SIM swapping threats.Let’s Encrypt revolutionizes online security by offering free TLS/SSL certificates for IP addresses, enhancing accessibility.The elusive definition of AGI fuels debate, challenging tech giants like Microsoft and OpenAI in their race for innovation.Microsoft’s AI-driven layoff support sparks discussion, as displaced employees are encouraged to use Copilot for emotional resilience.Obviously lots of news and emotion packed into this week's update. Let's go cry an AI.For a full transcript click here.
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