The 'dark patterns' at the center of FTC's lawsuit against Amazon
NICKELSBURG: Experts like Andrea Matwyshyn say when that design tricks a consumer into doing something they didn't intend to, it becomes a dark pattern. She…
NICKELSBURG: Experts like Andrea Matwyshyn say when that design tricks a consumer into doing something they didn't intend to, it becomes a dark pattern. She…
Last week, we published three separate posts that looked at the FTC’s recent settlement with Aylo, the parent company of multiple adult websites including, most…
“Right now, there are real robotaxis carrying real people on real roads,” said Bryant Walker Smith, an AV researcher and professor at the University of South Ca…
""In terms of large, structural changes, in terms of how people go in and out of these facilities, I don't imagine there are going to be huge chan…
"Andrew McLaughlin, former deputy chief technology officer for the Obama administration, said the vulnerabilities were a concern. "What we ended up w…
"That is, what if everyone, not just these researchers, gave $22,500 to the Shadow Brokers? Patrick Lin, a philosophy professor at California Polytechnic S…
""The election did do a lot to awaken the state and local governments that had perhaps not thought so much about cybersecurity," said Brian Nussb…
"Simple though this sounds, if companies are to ensure they’re adequately defended against even comparatively unsophisticated attacks, it’s vital for CTOs…
"Despite Tesla's claim of a self-driving car out this year, several companies are aiming for 2020 and beyond for a production model. University of Sout…
"“What is important to remember about video cameras is that they are not preventative measures, rather they are exceptionally useful – but for forensics an…
"Not only will it likely reveal more about the secret NSA surveillance program, but it could also potentially end such surveillance, explained Jennifer Gra…
"Speakers for the event were Ellen Taylor, associate vice president for Student Life, and Danielle Citron, professor of law at Maryland University and auth…
"“If companies start taking data management seriously, they will create a positive response loop that will enhance trust in the digital economy,” says Omer…
"“It was particularly attention-grabbing,” said Brian Nussbaum, a professor at the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity a…
""These are not questions the law has had to answer before," says Neil Richards, a professor of First Amendment and privacy law at Washington Uni…