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Join us for thought provoking conversations on surveillance, digital privacy, and cybersecurity law and policy in the information age. Each week, hosts Dave Bittner and Ben Yelin break down the headlines, legal cases, and policy battles that matter most. 

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Join us for thought provoking conversations on surveillance, digital privacy, and cybersecurity law and policy in the information age. Each week, hosts Dave Bittner and Ben Yelin break down the headlines, legal cases, and policy battles that matter most. 

    China's harmonious counterplay to US hacking accusations.

    China's harmonious counterplay to US hacking accusations.

    Dakota Cary from SentinelLabs joins us this week to discuss "China’s Cyber Revenge | Why the PRC Fails to Back Its Claims of Western Espionage." Ben has the latest story on a TikTok bill making its way through Congress. Dave's got the EFF’s brief to the 9th circuit court on software copyright limits.
    While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. 
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    Furious Congress plows forward with TikTok bill after user revolt

    EFF to Ninth Circuit: There’s No Software Exception to Traditional Copyright Limits


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    • 54 min
    A breakdown of the latest on the Maritime Executive Order.

    A breakdown of the latest on the Maritime Executive Order.

    Liz Martin from Dragos and Blake Benson from ABS Group are joining to talk through the latest Maritime Executive Order. Ben discusses an EU court decision on encryption. Dave's got the story of the FBI using mobile device push notifications to track down bad guys.
    While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. 
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    European court favors strong encryption, calling it key to privacy rights

    The FBI’s new tactic: Catching suspects with push alerts


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    • 49 min
    Election defense 2024.

    Election defense 2024.

    Scott Small, Director of Cyber Threat Intelligence at Tidal Cyber, joins to share a look at the cyber threats to the 2024 global elections. Ben and Dave both review Supreme Court oral arguments in two cases relating to state regulation of social media companies.
    While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. 
    Links to the stories:
    Justices skeptical of Tex., Fla. laws that bar platforms from deleting content

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    Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you.
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    • 49 min
    Decoding democracy: AI's role in privacy and elections.

    Decoding democracy: AI's role in privacy and elections.

    Jasson Casey, CEO of Beyond Identity, joins to discuss international regulation, AI and elections. Ben has the story of Air Canada’s chatbot giving a customer fake information about a refund policy. Dave's got the story of AMC proposing a settlement after allegations they violated a law that goes back to the video rental store days.
    While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. 
    Links to the stories:

    Air Canada Has to Honor a Refund Policy Its Chatbot Made Up

    AMC to pay $8M for allegedly violating 1988 law with use of Meta Pixel


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    Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you.
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    • 45 min
    AI and privacy concerns.

    AI and privacy concerns.

    Harvey Jang, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Privacy Officer from Cisco, is sharing privacy concerns around Generative AI, trust challenges facing businesses and the attractive returns from privacy investment. Ben has the story of the FCC banning AI robocalls. Dave's got the story of efforts from the US to lead the way in global AI policy.
    While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. 
    Links to the stories:

    F.C.C. Bans A.I.-Generated Robocalls

    The U.S. Plans to ‘Lead the Way’ on Global AI Policy


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    • 46 min
    Looking to other countries when regulating AI.

    Looking to other countries when regulating AI.

    Josh Harguess, AI Security Chief at Cranium, joins to talk about how the US compares with other regions of the world looking to regulate AI. Ben has the story of the NSA purchasing domestic internet data. Dave's got the story of an interesting pivot from Texas and Florida on their upcoming content moderation case in the Supreme Court.
    While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. 
    Links to the stories:

    N.S.A. Buys Americans’ Internet Data Without Warrants, Letter Says

    The NetChoice Cases Aren't About Discrimination


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    • 49 min

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