Online Privacy, Security, Fairness, & Truth | Part 2

THE BENEFITS and opportunities brought to us through today’s computer technology and the internet are truly amazing. Just imagine the Covid-19 pandemic—as hard as it has been—without being able to connect, communicate, care, learn, and work as we have been able to. But at the same time, the recurring news stories of big data hacks and thefts of peoples’ financial and personal information, the impact of conspiracy theories and lies online, the massive invasion of privacy, the vulnerability to sabotage, fraud, and other mischief online, and even our 24/7 connection (if not addiction) to our computer networks—this is all cause for serious concern and calls for some careful attention. Our Forum was led by Michael McNally, Chief Scientist at White Ops. Michael is an experienced director of engineering with a history of working in the internet industry, including thirteen years at Google and just over two years at Facebook—leading anti-fraud, anti-spam, and anti-abuse efforts. He supported researchers working on fact checking, and reducing the viral spread of misinformation and messages that promote violence and hate.
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