Connectivity Let’s make private data into a public good The internet giants depend on our data. A new relationship between us and them could deliver real value to society. by Mariana Mazzucato 2018-06-27T07:00:00-04:00
Connectivity How Facebook Learns About Your Offline Life You probably know that the social network uses your profile to serve ads it thinks you’ll like—but it also draws on a lot of information it gathers from offline data brokers. by Michael Reilly 2016-12-28T14:15:00-05:00
Connectivity Should an Amazon Echo Help Solve a Murder? Authorities have asked Amazon to turn over data from a suspect’s Echo, raising thorny privacy questions. by Michael Reilly 2016-12-27T15:05:00-05:00
Business Impact How to Read Between the Lines of Tim Cook’s Epic Interview The Apple CEO covered almost everything—but it’s what he didn’t say that’s most interesting. by Jamie Condliffe 2016-08-15T12:25:00-04:00
Connectivity Connected Toys Are Raising Complicated New Privacy Questions Toys and other devices are collecting loads of data from children. What could go wrong? by Mike Orcutt 2016-07-22T00:00:00-04:00
Business Impact The Connected Classroom Online learning comes into the classroom. by Kristin Majcher 2015-07-27T00:00:01-04:00
Business Impact Educational Technology Faces a Pivotal Privacy Moment Student performance data can hold valuable insights for educators developing personalized learning programs, but some highly restrictive laws threaten to deprive students of the potential benefits. by Mike Orcutt 2015-07-27T00:00:01-04:00
Sponsored Big Data and the Future of Business by Kenneth Cukier, Big Data Editor, The Economist 2015-06-30T16:35:00-04:00 Provided by BBVA
Tech Policy “Dark Web” Version of Facebook Shows a New Way to Secure the Web A new way to access Facebook securely and anonymously via the “dark Web” could provide a model for other sites. by Tom Simonite 2014-11-03T17:46:00-05:00
Connectivity Ultraprivate Smartphones New models built with security and privacy in mind reflect the Zeitgeist of the Snowden era. by David Talbot 2014-04-23T00:05:00-04:00