Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast

Private AI Chat

Jan 12, 2026
Explore the fascinating world of AI privacy and the challenges posed by chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini. Discover privacy-friendly alternatives that protect your data while interacting with AI. Dive into discussions on a Texas court blocking an app store age verification law and shocking revelations about Flock's unsecured AI cameras. Learn about a significant data leak at Pornhub and the implications of stalkerware enforcement. Uncover the risks of automated content recognition in smart TVs and practical tools for managing personal data effectively.
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ANECDOTE

Stalkerware Founder Pleads Guilty

  • TechCrunch covered PC Tattletail's founder pleading guilty after selling stalkerware and leaking customer/victim data.
  • Parker recounts the investigation, breach, and the 138,000 affected customers listed on Have I Been Pwned.
ADVICE

Keep Your TV Dumb And Use External Boxes

  • Avoid connecting smart TVs to the internet and prefer external streaming boxes like Apple TV.
  • Parker suggests firmware USB updates and keeping TVs 'dumb' to reduce ACR data collection risks.
INSIGHT

ACR Fingerprinting Reaches Beyond Channels

  • Automated Content Recognition (ACR) can fingerprint pixels and infer highly personal attributes beyond simple viewing habits.
  • Parker underscores ACR's ability to collect offline content and combine it with identifiers to create sensitive profiles.
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