There's hope for bolstering digital protections. It's time for this generation to become trailblazers, advocating for and demanding a digital landscape that respects privacy rights.
To uphold the ideals laid down in the Bill of Rights centuries ago, we must stop data fishing expeditions, whether the databases are created by private entities or the government.
Thomas Sowell famously said, “There are no solutions, there are only trade-offs.” This quote seems appropriate considering the $3 million contract for AI weapon detection in schools. So, what are the trade-offs?
Fortunately, there are state lawmakers who are diligently working to erect digital safeguards to protect citizens from undue intrusion by government agencies.
The reality is that we all have things to hide; not because we’re guilty of any crime but rather because there are parts of our lives — whether intimate or embarrassing — we prefer to keep private. Our privacy should be valued and protected.
