ECA News Compass #39: The third-party cookie problem live chat, privacy at the Olympics, and tips for sustainable and ethical AI.
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July 30 - 6 August
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Following last week's news on Google denying the deprecation of third-party cookies, we could not miss the opportunity to open a conversation around it with Carissa Véliz and Sergio Maldonado .
This Friday at 10am CEST.
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Privacy & Data Ethics ??
From wiretapping to geolocation data collection: AI mass surveillance for the Paris Olympics draws privacy concerns.
The 2024 Paris Olympics is prompting privacy concerns due to the extensive use of AI-powered mass surveillance by the French government and private companies.
Is privacy not 'qualifying' for the Olympics?
Apple says Safari protects your privacy. We fact-checked those claims
Take a look at Safari's competitors (Firefox, Brave, Tor...) and choose the best privacy-friendly browser. While Safari blocks third-party cookies, it lags in protecting against fingerprinting ("the resolution of your computer screen, the fonts you have installed, add-on software you use and other technical details that in aggregate can help identify your device and what you’re doing on it").
Meta to pay $1.4 billion over facial recognition privacy violations
Meta will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle a lawsuit for illegally collecting facial recognition data on millions of users.
"This dependency is now a key argument against Meta’s “consent or pay” model (ie., by the time the choice is presented it is too late for consumers to disentangle themselves, so fairness is questionable)" - via Jorge Garcia Herrero on Sergio Maldonado 's post:
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Trustworthy AI & Customer Empowerment ??
Study Finds Consumers Are Actively Turned Off by Products That Use AI
How much do consumers trust AI? A new study found that mentioning AI lowers emotional trust and decreases purchase intentions, especially for high-risk items like electronics and medical devices.?
领英推荐
What to expect as the EU’s AI Act comes into force:
The EU AI Act has come effective August 1, 2024, regulating AI systems based on risk levels. Companies have three to six months to comply, with high-risk systems facing strict rules and potential fines up to 7% of global turnover.?
Further reading:
Who Guards AI Ethics? Ending The Blame Game
And the most important job in AI: Chief Ethics Officer
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Certify your knowledge in Ethical AI with the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence Masterclass by Carissa Véliz.
Ethics in Commerce ??
Four ways to make AI algorithms more sustainable and better for consumers:
Stories from ECA Members
Introducing MotiveMarket.com
Congratulations to MotiveMarket.com, Member of the ECA, on their launch!
Motive Market is the marketplace that supports local businesses by connecting shoppers with products available in their city, making it easy to buy in-store or online.
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