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Why Does Netflix Think I Need a Documentary on Competitive Teapot Cozying?
Discover how AI recommends shows and what it means for your privacy in entertainment platforms.
Is That Candidate Really Saying That? Your Guide to Spotting AI Fakery In Elections
Remember when the most confusing thing about an election was trying to figure out what a “caucus” was? Or listening to a politician give a 20-minute answer without actually answering the question? Ah, the good old days. Back then, political…
App Permissions and AI: Is Your Phone Eavesdropping? Unmasking What Your Apps Know
Have you ever had a conversation about, say, taking up competitive llama grooming, only to find your phone flooded with ads for tiny shears and alpaca-friendly shampoo? It feels like your phone is leaning in, cupping a hand to its…
The Hidden Cost of Convenience: How AI Nudges You Into Overspending
Have you ever had the feeling your computer is reading your mind? You mention to your spouse that you might need a new pair of gardening gloves, and within minutes, every website you visit is plastered with ads for gloves.…
AI Money Traps: How Scammers Use Tech to Empty Your Wallet
Have you ever gotten a financial tip that sounded so good, you could almost hear a choir of angels singing? Maybe it was a post from a distant cousin on Facebook, who suddenly looks 20 years younger and is standing…
Deepfake Scams and AI Identity Theft: The Scary New Tricks (and the Simple Ways to Outsmart Them)
By Chris Clark, founder of Senior Tech Cafe Deepfake scams use video, audio, or images made with artificial intelligence to impersonate someone real, such as your son, your bank, or a famous investor, so you’ll send money or hand over…
Talking to a Bot or a Scammer? How to Spot the Fakers in a World of AI Chat
The other day, I got a pop-up on a website. “Hello!” it said, chipper as a songbird. “My name is Brenda. How can I help you today?” I needed to know if they shipped to Antarctica, a pressing question for…
Is Your Social Media Reading Your Mind? How AI Shapes What You See Online
Have you ever had a private conversation with your spouse about, say, the urgent need for a flamingo-shaped pool float, only to find your Facebook feed suddenly plastered with ads for every inflatable tropical bird known to man? It’s enough…
Online Community Safety for Seniors: Spot AI Fakes
By Chris Clark, founder of Senior Tech Cafe Online Community Safety for Seniors: Check Before You Buy Online community safety for seniors now has to account for something new. A polished store, convincing product photos, and a wall of five-star…
Your Smart Home’s Little Secrets: What AI Devices are Collecting About You (and How to Stop Them)
The other day, I was confiding in my golden retriever, Barnaby, about my creaky knee. Just a private, man-to-dog chat. Barnaby, by the way, is a top-notch listener but gives medical advice that mostly involves more treats and naps. That…
