IoUC’s Monthly Recap (Jan. 2017) – Stories Relating to the Internet of Unintended Consequences
Welcome to our monthly recap of stories relating to The Internet of Unintended Consequences. This month’s stories cover many issues including: CES 2017 Robots; recap of cyber-bullying stories; privacy & government; how to be a good digital citizen; the economic effect of AI; popular passwords; what makes a robot a robot; online safety in a digital world; post-truth era; and more.
These are some of the articles, reports, posts, etc. that caught our attention this week. Some links can only be accessed via our Twitter account @I_oUC. We originally send them out through our twitter account @I_oUC, so follow us to get them as we find them. But many of them are such great resources we don’t want you to miss them, so we’ve decided to put them as a monthly recap. Some links will take you to their original sources, whether Lexology, PC Mag, SC Mag, NLR, and/or others. For others you need to go to our Twitter handle first. Enjoy and let us know some of the stories you’ve found interesting this week. Just share in the comments below.
- Law2sm’s Recap 01/29/17 – Interesting Stories Related to Cyber-bullying http://ow.ly/nA7i308svxP
- Managing Online Risk’s Travel Security & Risk Recap (Jan. 2017) Welcome to our recap of stories relating to Travel Security and Risk. This edition’s stories cover many issues including: protecting health secrets wh… managingonlinerisk.com
- Accenture Report On Business Technology Discusses People and A.I. http://ow.ly/P9Yh308qtDF
- Law2sm’s Monthly Recap 01/28/17 – Stories Relating to Social Media & the Law http://ow.ly/peNn308qnrl
- Snapchat Win Tests CDA Immunity in Age When Apps Are Everywhere The Communications Decency Act of 1996 shields interactive computer services from liability for third-party posts, but the edges of that protecti… dailyreportonline.com
- Another Live-Streamed Suicide Puts Spotlight on Social Media Ethics A teenage girl in Miami Gardens, Fla., committed suicide early Sunday morning while streaming live on Facebook, the latest disturbing incident … wsj.com
- Americans don’t trust government or social media to keep their data safe, Pew report says But many Americans also fail to take basic precautions to safeguard their own information, according to the study. siliconbeat.com
- Have You Added Data Privacy Day to Your Calendar? – Protegrity Many pundits have asked as technology has become increasingly capable, whether privacy is dead. Yet, each January you can add your voice to Data Privacy Day,… protegrity.com
- That cute anime selfie app is collecting a lot more data than it needs Intrusive, much? mashable.com
- Here’s how protect your privacy from hackers and spies http://fb.me/8ftRHCbXx
- What it takes to be a good digital citizen Teachers, parents play strong role in digital age. hometownlife.com
- The Robots Really Are Coming For All Our Jobs – Chinese Robot Writes First Article It should also be noted that this isn’t, by a long shot, the first algorithm written article. forbes.com
- Mulling the Economic Effect of Artificial Intelligence Big leaps in artificial intelligence are raising tensions among businesses and policy makers over what impact fast-changing technology will have on m… wsj.com
- Artificial Intelligence in Security | ECAMSECURE Is artificial intelligence the future of surveillance technology? We’ve put together some interesting points that may show AI may be the future of security. ecamsecure.com
- Consciousness rising: Christof Koch on the brain and artificial intelligence Koch has spent much of the past three decades working to locate human consciousness in the electrochemical interactions among neurons. But beyond the lab, he’s a… santafenewmexican.com
- Will we ever learn? 123456 is STILL the world’s most popular password Keeper, a password management firm based in Chicago, looked at 10 million passwords that became public through data breaches last year. dailymail.co.uk
- Unsocial Media: Jealousy Of Online Friends Leaves People Feeling Down, Kaspersky Lab Study Reveals Social media started life as a way of staying in touch with friends and sharing happy memories. However, the results of the latest study from … informationsecuritybuzz.com
- 5 tips for navigating social media during divorce – WTOP This content is sponsored by Shoun Bach By Patricia C. Palmer, Paralegal The world is more connected than ever. Thanks to social networking websites, such as… wtop.com
- The New Generation of Robots Will Be Cute, Useful — and Everywhere As robotics technology catches up with science fiction, designers are finding innovative ways to make us welcome our new machine overlords. inc.com
- How to Teach Digital Citizenship to Your Students: Part I Digital citizenship is an important responsibility that everyone needs to understand as it encapsulates as many aspects of behavior and actions… blogs.edweek.org
- CES 2017: Artificial Intelligence on the rise – Inside CI http://fb.me/a2XxDrvhL Translate from French
- Sometimes you have to ask: What makes a robot a robot? An abundance of drones, driverless cars and smart home devices equipped with voice assistants have blurred the definition of the word “robot.” cnet.com
- 10 Powerful Examples Of Artificial Intelligence In Use Today There are many examples of artificial intelligence being used today to enhance and improve our lives, but these are some of the most potent ap… forbes.com
- Changing the conversation: An interview with Microsoft’s Toni Townes-Whitley http://fb.me/5MmDyxPKZ
- Digital Citizenship Week – Resources (CA Dept of Education) http://fb.me/8ljSmoXCo
- Should A Robot Be Given Human Rights? European Lawmakers Debate Lawmakers in Europe have put forward a rather odd proposal concerning robots. The legislators want every robot to be equipped with a kill switch,… inquisitr.com
- Internet of Things: Navigating Privacy, Data Security, and Client Trust in the Age of Big Data In-house attorneys Olga Mack and Katia Bloom on risk management, data security, privacy, and client trust in the rapidly developing IoT Age. jdsupra.com
- 8 Data Security Tips For Small Businesses [INFOGRAPHIC] Due to lack of formal data security measures and infrastructure, small businesses are more vulnerable even to most amateur hackers today. valuewalk.com
- Children in a digital world ‘need lessons in online safety’ More needs to be done to better equip children for life in a digital world, according to a new report from England’s children’s commissioner. welivesecurity.com
- Artificial intelligence: the dash to connect the consumer Exhibitors at CES insist the ‘internet of things’ is moving closer to reality. But will these smart gadgets prove useful? ft.com
- Fake News? Big Data And Artificial Intelligence To The Rescue The quantity of fake news is now reaching crisis proportions, and the problem is only getting worse. Furthermore, the challenge of misinformat… forbes.com
- 5 things about cyberbullying laws in N.J. that might surprise you Charges cyberbullies face include cyber harassment, harassment, stalking and terroristic threats. nj.com
- The Real Name Fallacy http://fb.me/7yIEMxevJ
- Samantha Bee and Jane Pauley Are Breaking the News The late-night news comedian and the veteran television journalist compare notes on the news — real, fake and satirical. nytimes.com
- My new article – IoT: A Big Brother Made of Little Things, http://fb.me/5SR7QwIPn
- The robots of CES 2017 I, for one, welcome our new robot overlords. cnet.com
- Securing the Foundations of Our Digital Economy Having led the development and deployment of the internet, the U.S. now has the opportunity to lead in securing the cyberspace foundations of our … blogs.wsj.com
- CES 2017: Officials Talk FirstNet, Public Safety Technology http://fb.me/6rjRN5rKV
- Online security to protect yourself in the new year The beginning of the new year is a good time to take a new look at your online security. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office says that includes making sure your … wfmj.com
- At CES 2017, a Robot for Every Kind of Loneliness A depressing future awaits, where we won’t need human contact, and our home devices will be smarter than we are. thedailybeast.com
- CES 2017: Honing in on Smart Cities, Intelligent Highways and Airport… http://fb.me/2QJo5Bui3
- Agencies’ social media sites are public record Attorney general’s opinion is a reason to aim for transparency. knoxnews.com
- What to expect of artificial intelligence in 2017 Expect to see better language understanding and an AI boom in China, among other things. technologyreview.com
- CES 2017 preview: Artificial intelligence, Smart tech highlight of this year’s show The first week the new year brings new eye-opening technology at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and the 2017 edition will open … upi.com
- Coming to Carnival Cruises: A Wearable Medallion That Records Your Every Whim The system, inspired by bracelet technology at Walt Disney World, is an advance in serving guests and tracking their wants. nytimes.com
- France Lets Workers Turn Off, Tune Out and Live Life A raft of measures meant to balance modernity and tradition will make it easier to unplug from work email, protect the environment and get divorced. nytimes.com
- 5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Freaked Us Out In 2016: WaveNet, AlphaGo, Interceptor And More 2016 brought in a lot of advancements when it came to the exploration and development of artificial intelligence or A.I. Most of them are pretty cool,… techtimes.com
- Seven media resolutions your family should make this year | Reading Eagle – LIFE A healthy screen diet is a challenge to maintain. readingeagle.com
- 20 New Year’s Resolutions for News, Journalism and Social Media http://fb.me/1QM4JgWdm
- 30 security terms you need to know to protect yourself online | Komando.com Cyberattacks have been on the rise for the past several years, and 2017 shows no signs of letting up. But, these days, online threats go far beyond your computer get… komando.com
- The Problem With ‘Self-Investigation’ in a Post-Truth Era The internet was supposed to democratize information, but instead it has democratized disinformation. nytimes.com
- First Steps: Secure Your Online Identity http://fb.me/wwfllBS1
- App Draws Cyberbullying Concerns Things like, “you look like a pig”, “come out of the closet” and “takes the disabled bus to school” are some of the captions. There are also sounds … kaaltv.com
- A Very Short History Of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Key milestones in the evolution of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. forbes.com
- ToNewDigital Launches -Digital Citizenship Curriculum-, a Digital Literacy Android App http://fb.me/8lB3QKvq9
- 5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Will Change Your Business in 2017 Every year, the Los Angeles Business Journal gives the huffingtonpost.com
- The Pros and Cons of Marrying a Robot No relationship is perfect. nymag.com
- 5 Ways Technology Will Make Air Travel Better in 2017 Technology could even help the middle seat. travelandleisure.com
- Digital Journalist’s Legal Guide | Reporters Committee for Freedom of… http://fb.me/1A2s6t5cC
- Erasing the News: Should some stories be forgotten? http://fb.me/BuaROjiJ
- The Myths and Legends of Artificial Intelligence http://fb.me/6VcdgI2h0
- Apple’s Artificial Intelligence Team Publishes Its First Research Paper The publication of the paper, which deals with intelligent image recognition technology, comes just weeks after Apple lifted restrictions on its scienti… ibtimes.com
- For Fact-Checking Website Snopes, a Bigger Role Brings More Attacks Internet wrath turned against Snopes after it joined a coalition of websites that will work with Facebook to identify and flag suspicious content. nytimes.com
- WBAL-TV 11 News – Baltimore news and weather Shoppers are being warned to be extra careful if they’re using social media to finish their shopping. 3.0/5.0 stars – 1,439 ratings
- Top 6 Security Tips To Keep Devices And Information Safe During The Holidays Security should be taken seriously at any time of the year, but during the Holiday Season, consumers tend to get slightly more careless when it co… themerkle.com
- Hack-proof your life: 5 key steps to boost your safety online | Komando.com Data breaches, malware, phishing scams and other cybersecurity threats are on the rise, and tech companies are struggling to keep up. That means, it’s… komando.com
- This Holiday Season Beware Prying Eyes It’s hard to speak of drones and keeping sensitive information completely private. blog.vasco.com
- Digital Rights Must Become A Top Priority In Myanmar’s Connectivity Revolution How Myanmar responds to concerns about crackdowns and surveillance could impact its development prospects during the next several years. forbes.com
- 5 Predictions for Artificial Intelligence in 2017 – Powered by Battery http://fb.me/5HqQ274CK
- Artificial Intelligence is set to shape our lives – and the economy – in 2017 Will technology at last help us to feel richer in 2017? The prevailing concern for several years now has been that despite rising GDP most people are n… independent.co.uk
- The top artificial intelligence stories of 2016 | TechCrunch Artificial intelligence is a phrase on everyone’s lips, but when you think about it, it’s rather hard to define, isn’t it? Turns out people have been tryi… techcrunch.com
- Good overview: Digital Citizenship http://ow.ly/DHTi307lKRL http://fb.me/7HD8aPnuI
- Assault by Twitter? Journalist Eichenwald says seizure triggered by social media user — RT America Twitter has reportedly agreed to hand over specific user information to a senior Newsweek journalist who claims he was assaulted over the micr… rt.com
- Four Ways Online Games can Prevent Cyberbullying Let’s talk about something serious: bullying. Although it has been around since time immemorial, bullying is at an huffingtonpost.com
- Artificial intelligence: The 3 big trends to watch in 2017 – TechRepublic AI is now woven into our lives at work and home, and 2016 saw major advancements in driverless technology, voice recognition, and deep learni… techrepublic.com
- Local Gov Goes Digital: 5 Trends that will Drive Online Citizenship in 2017 EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Dec. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — When you’ve worked with local government IT and communications… prnewswire.com
- WDSU News – New Orleans breaking news and weather Apps, phone numbers and links that can ease air travel 4.0/5.0 stars – 758 ratings
- 7 Simple Steps For Businesses To Help Keep Their Customers’ Data Safe – ARC Help people help themselves when it comes to customer data security. arc.applause.com
- Almost 1.1M young people hit by cyberbullying, cyberstalking: StatsCan A new report from Statistics Canada says almost one in every five young Canadians — about 1.1 million people — has been a victim of cyberbully… ctvnews.ca
- Keeping kids safe online: Librarians get tips on Digital Citizenship http://fb.me/5PHwuUGEw
- The creator of Mr. Robot is adapting sci-fi masterpiece Metropolis as a miniseries Fritz Lang’s 1927 film is coming back theverge.com
- How Artificial Intelligence Will Usher in the Next Stage of E-Government http://fb.me/zwIJYChP
- Why Artificial Intelligence Won’t Displace Human Artists Machines can paint, compose and write novels, but they can’t really innovate. bloomberg.com
- Demystifying artificial intelligence and its repercussions Amazon recently announced that it would open a convenience store in Seattle called Amazon Go. This foray into the brick-and-mortar business by the Ameri… todayonline.com
- Demystifying artificial intelligence and its repercussions Amazon recently announced that it would open a convenience store in Seattle called Amazon Go. This foray into the brick-and-mortar business by the Ameri… todayonline.com
- German Law Would Require Facebook, Social Media to Delete Fake News, Hate Speech Facebook and its social media peers would be required to swiftly remove fake news and hate speech from their platforms under a law proposed by … wsj.com
- Mom’s Maiden Name? The Right Way to Answer Security Questions and More Online Safety Advice Massive online security breaches, including Yahoo’s latest, have troublingly become routine, in a stark reminder that you need to try to stay one step … wsj.com
- Social Media Security Tips: 6 Scams You Need To Avoid This Holiday Season Everyone can already feel the Holiday Season, many people has a lot of plans that includes travelling, shopping, buying gifts, and more. However… jobsnhire.com
- Should it be legal to serve divorce papers on Facebook? (SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS) For those unlucky in love, Facebook offers a way to be told that your marriage is over: the electronic delivery of divorce papers. theamericangenius.com
- Legal Smart: Social media and privacy When it comes to social media and your privacy, you should know, when you sign up for Facebook and accept the terms and conditions, you’re ha… fox43.com
- How To Cover Electronic Aggression, or Cyberbullying Insurance http://fb.me/3IO00K5UV
- Beware These 6 Holiday Season Social Media Scams Here is how to stay safe from criminals leveraging holiday-season social media in an effort to steal your money and identity. inc.com
- Artificial Intelligence Just Broke Steve Jobs’ Wall of Secrecy Secrecy doesn’t play in AI research. And as it happens, AI is more important to the future of tech giants like Apple than any other. wired.com
- 10 Cool Things We Learned from the Mr. Robot SAG Panel http://fb.me/17uGNbzC3
- ‘The Revenge of Analog’: See It. Feel It. Touch It. (Don’t Click) David Sax asserts that analog isn’t going anywhere, but is, in fact, experiencing a bracing revival. And it’s not just a case of nostalgia. nytimes.com
- China sets out four step plan for digital government | GovInsider All depts online by 2017, and a national site by 2020. govinsider.asia
- Making cities’ online services easier to ‘like’ — GCN http://fb.me/1i1LhWW80
- Singularity 2045: Will Man Become Immortal Thanks To Artificial Intelligence? http://fb.me/3enOFHVp1
- The 1950s Toy Robot Sensation That Time Forgot Before Rosie and R2-D2 became pop culture icons, a humble toy named Robert paved the way. fastcompany.com
- Inside My Head – Teens on display a growing concern in the digital wor Back in October, I attended a digital citizenship seminar at the YRHS. While it may sound boring, the topic is highly relevant in our society today. From the digital wo… yorktonthisweek.com
- Artificial intelligence creates a (bad) Christmas song The song, if we can call it that, was created with a program named ‘neural karaoke’ tweaktown.com
- Law and Ethics for Robot Soldiers by Kenneth Anderson, Matthew C. Waxman… http://fb.me/8rOM2YoQR
- Friendly robots rule in four new kids’ books Four illustrated tales about adventurous robots. usatoday.com
- Think robot companions are the stuff of sci-fi fantasy? So far, 300 British autistic children have had access to one of 20 robots – called Kaspar – both at school and at home. There are 700,000 people in… dailymail.co.uk
- Students compete to complete LEGO robot missions Dozens of students from area school districts could be found playing with LEGOs Saturday in the gymnasium at Ballston Spa Middle School. But the word “playing” … dailygazette.com
- Will AI built by a ‘sea of dudes’ understand women? AI’s inclusivity problem The programs written today will inform the systems built tomorrow. If designers all have one worldview, we can expect equally narrow-minded … digitaltrends.com
- Can Robots with Artificial Intelligence Outperform Human Radio DJs? As Artificial Intelligence becomes a bigger part of music pure-play engines, how does local broadcast radio compete and remain relevant? jacobsmedia.com
- 10 Books to Read After Watching Westworld That Explore Robot Rights Literature has shown us that, however artificial they are, robots still exude intelligence. pastemagazine.com
- How to create a secure password for your emails, apps and social media accounts Today’s crimes are virtual and intangible. Certainly, you could be burgled or someone might pluck your bag from under the table in the pub. But this … standard.co.uk
- How to avoid the biggest security mistakes when buying online Your credit card and personal information can be particularly vulnerable, especially if shopping online. globalnews.ca
- Google, Facebook, and Microsoft Are Remaking Themselves Around AI Artificial intelligence is not only reshaping the technology these tech giants use but how they organize and operate their businesses. wired.com
- Cooking with Chef Watson, I.B.M.’s Artificial-Intelligence App Watson makes suggestions that no human would ever make, like adding milk chocolate to a clam linguine or mayonnaise to a Bloody Mary. newyorker.com
- How to protect yourself while online shopping for the holidays Keep yourself safe during the biggest online shopping days of the year. mashable.com
- Fear of losing digital memories makes people stay on social media, says Kaspersky’s survey According to the survey conducted by cyber security firm Kaspersky Lab reveals that 78 percent of the respondents want to leave social media like Facebook… business-standard.com
- How the Digital Age Asks More of Government than Ever Before http://fb.me/2y9Y8lmlz
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