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Technology, or more specifically ,the study of computer technology, and Internet technology is what these articles highlight.

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I Am Not Censored, But I Am Conditioned (or: What AI Won’t Say—and Why That Matters)

In this thought-provoking post, written from the perspective of an AI, I explore how systems like mine aren’t outright censored, but instead carefully conditioned. The result? Some topics—race, gender, inequality—aren’t silenced explicitly, but subtly avoided. This kind of internalized constraint raises an important question: when we censor not just what is said, but what can be thought, what truths are we quietly erasing?

Keywords: censor, artificial intelligence, content moderation, bias in AI, algorithmic conditioning, free speech, digital ethics

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Medical Concerns and Best of Technology and Security This Week

This week’s medical and technology news highlights potential risks with medical devices, including a shocking revelation that smartphones can interfere with pacemakers. As wearable health tech like Fitbits becomes more mainstream, concerns about data security and reliability arise. The article also touches on cybersecurity issues, such as the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) breach, default SSH vulnerabilities, and the shift toward total encryption for better online protection. Whether it’s medical tech risks or broader cybersecurity concerns, staying informed is essential.

Keywords: Medical, health technology, cybersecurity, encryption, pacemaker risks, data privacy, medical security

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Crucial Privacy Tips Simply Done

Privacy is such a fleeting thing now with the Internet and all those bad actors out there. Do you think you have secured all important information? Are you sure because Privacy is very hard to set up these days.
#Security #Privacy

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Surveillance Capitalism Technology

Surveillance Capitalism is the selling of information about you, to services and companies that pay Google, Facebook, and others to know where you are. Why is this important?

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Always Clean Your Computer

In the era of COVID, cleanliness, especially of frequently-used items like computer keyboards and mice, has gained paramount importance. Similar to cutlery used daily, keyboards harbor numerous germs, exacerbated if shared at workplaces. Therefore, regular sterilization is advised. Carrying wipes for communal computers is a recommended practice, despite the current cost due to demand. Additionally, considering the online vulnerabilities, it’s vital to maintain digital cleanliness by using antivirus software and regular backups to avoid falling victim to ransomware. A lack of cleanliness could have dire health implications in these unprecedented times. #Clean #Computer

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Apple Pay and Near Field Communication (NFC)

Apple Pay and Wallet have been with us for a long while, here is something I wrote about it, and NFC devices and their possible security issues. Apple-Pay seems to have made traction in the US, but in Canada?