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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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This week we are joined by Petra Molnar, Harvard faculty associate, lawyer and author of the newly released book "The Walls Have Eyes: Surviving Migration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence," sharing how Big Tech and AI will enable Trump's immigration policies. Ben has an update on the effort to ban TikTok in the United States. Dave's got the story of the NYPD using city-wide surveillance to help catch the United Health Care CEO killer.
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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TikTok Faces U.S. Ban After Losing Bid to Overturn New Law

NYT on how law enforcement is using NYC's public camera system to try to find the Brian Thompson killer.

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This week’s Caveat Briefing covers the story of how a federal appeals court upheld a law requiring TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a U.S. ban by January 19, 2025, citing national security concerns. TikTok, arguing the law violates First Amendment rights, plans to appeal to the Supreme Court amid ongoing debates over censorship, free speech, and foreign influence. Curious about the details? Head over to the Caveat Briefing for the full scoop and additional compelling stories.
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Living in the shadow of AI borders.

This week, we are joined by Casey Bleeker, CEO of SurePath AI, who is speaking with Ben Yelin on how AI/GenAI regulation could roll out in the US in 2025. Ben's story focuses on a Texas mother, after suing Character.ai after discovering that AI chatbots encouraged her son, who has autism, to self-harm and even suggested violence against his parents, sparking concerns over the safety of AI companions for children. Dave's story is on the Biden administration taking action in response to China’s incursions into U.S. telecoms. 
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An AI companion suggested he kill his parents. Now his mom is suing.

Biden Administration Takes First Step to Retaliate Against China Over Hack

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This week’s Caveat Briefing covers the story of how the European Commission has launched formal proceedings against TikTok over its alleged failure to prevent election interference, particularly during Romania's presidential vote in November. The investigation will examine TikTok's political advertising policies, content recommendation systems, and potential manipulation risks, with no set deadline for completion. Curious about the details? Head over to the Caveat Briefing for the full scoop and additional compelling stories.
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The year AI regulation hits the U.S.

Please enjoy this encore episode of Caveat.
Michael Razeeq, 2024 New America #SharetheMicinCyber Fellow, is discussing his research on the ways that laws governing civilian cyber corps (C3s) in states like Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, and others can help or hinder those organizations. Ben covers the groundbreaking anti-trust Court decision against Google. Dave looks at a new bill that would elevate ransomware to a terrorist threat. 
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‘Google Is a Monopolist,’ Judge Rules in Landmark Antitrust Case

Intelligence bill would elevate ransomware to a terrorist threat

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Navigating laws for civilian cyber corps.

Please enjoy this encore episode of Caveat.
This week Dave shares a story on new documents revealing Jacobs Technology's role in equipping local law enforcement with advanced cell-site simulators (CSS), and discreetly integrating it into vehicles like the Chevrolet Silverado. Ben shares the story of a bipartisan effort to penalize platforms for hosting harmful deepfakes. 
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The Next Generation of Cell-Site Simulators is Here. Here’s What We Know.

Ted Cruz Wants Platforms To Be Liable for Deepfakes

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High-tech tales of Law and Order.

Caleb Barlow is joining Ben and Dave to discuss executive protection and the intersection with cybersecurity. They dive into the recent killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and how it has alarmed corporate America, prompting companies to reassess security measures and protect executives amid concerns of copycat attacks. Security firms report a surge in requests for protection, as experts warn of increased risks tied to public outrage over "corporate greed" and the attention the crime has generated. While many firms are investing in extensive security measures, the costs and logistical challenges are significant, leaving smaller companies and less prominent executives particularly vulnerable.
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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Fear in the C-Suite after UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down

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This week’s Caveat Briefing covers the story of the U.S. Court of Appeals' striking down of the FCC's net neutrality rules, ending a nearly two-decade battle over regulating broadband providers as utilities. The court ruled that the FCC lacked authority to reinstate these rules, citing a recent Supreme Court decision, Loper Bright, which limits agency powers. While the decision concludes a contentious chapter in tech policy, it leaves state-level net neutrality laws intact and signals a potential call for federal legislative action. Curious about the details? Head over to the Caveat Briefing for the full scoop and additional compelling stories.
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Cybersecurity’s role in safeguarding leadership.

Dave shares a candidate's plan to make personal data private property. Ben describes a system of crowdsourced private surveillance. The listener on the line has a question about expectations of privacy in places like shopping malls. Our guest is Kim Phan from the law firm Ballard Spahr, here to discuss new privacy legislation going into effect in Nevada.
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Crowdsourced private surveillance.

Ben wonders if the NSA's authority to collect metadata will be renewed. Dave describes an expensive case of mobile device snooping. Our listener on the line wonders if the feds can monitor his laptop. Our guest is Elizabeth Wharton from Prevalion on biometric data security. 
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Privacy and biometric data.

Ben describes a potential loophole in medical records privacy regulations. Dave shares a story of a woman ordered by a judge to unlock her mobile device. Our listener on the line wonders how digital assistants may run up against two-party consent laws. Our guest is Ray Walsh from ProPrivacy.com, discussing new legislation in California dealing with manipulated video and deepfakes.
Links to stories:
 https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/10/22/help-desk-can-your-medical-records-become-marketing-we-investigate-readers-suspicious-patient-portal/
https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2019/10/oregon-judge-ordered-woman-to-type-in-her-iphone-passcode-so-police-could-search-it-for-evidence-against-her.html
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The legislation can only do so much.

Ben looks at the cozy relationship between Ring and local law enforcement, Dave shares a story about a DNA tests and search warrants. Our listener on the line wonders about deleted emails. Our guest is Michael Chertoff, former US Secretary of Homeland Security, now head of the Chertoff Group.
Links to stories:
 https://gizmodo.com/ring-gave-police-stats-about-users-who-said-no-to-law-e-1837713840
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/05/business/dna-database-search-warrant.html
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Slowly awakening to the problems we face.

On this week’s show Ben shares news on the ability of the government to search your electronic devices at the border, Dave has a story about Google drawing the attention of HHS for gathering medical patient data and later in show my interview with Bret Cohen, president and CEO from Tier1cyber. He shares his insights on some of the parallels between data security and privacy laws and environmental legislation.
Links to stories:
 https://www.eff.org/press/releases/federal-court-rules-suspicionless-searches-travelers-phones-and-laptops
 https://www.statnews.com/2019/11/13/hhs-probe-google-ascension-project-nightingale/
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Lessons learned from environmental legislation.

Ben and Dave discuss the policy and privacy issues surrounding the global coronavirus pandemic, and later in the show our interview with Lily Hay Newman. She is a senior writer at WIRED, and we’ll be discussing browser privacy.
Links to stories:
 U.S. Government, tech industry discussing ways to use smartphone location data to combat coronavirus
 DOJ asks Congress for broad new powers amid Covid-19. Schumer says, “Hell no.”
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