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Smart Power Grids: A Possible Threat to Our Privacy

by Itzel Martinez | Jan 29, 2015 | Blog, Information Is Valuable, Privacy Requires Work

The next big threat to our privacy may come from the way we consume electricity, through smart grids installed in our homes. Electricity consumption data has become a goldmine, not only for electric companies but also for entrepreneurs deciding to open up stores in...

Can an Algorithm Judge You Better Than Your Spouse?

by Nick Henderson | Jan 26, 2015 | Blog, Privacy Requires Work, You're Leaving Footprints

In a recent study, researchers from the University of Cambridge found that, using a new algorithm, a computer can (allegedly) judge your personality better than your closest relatives. Based on Facebook likes, the algorithm scores better than friends or even parents...

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