Day archives: February 4th, 2024

LLRX January 2024 Issue

LLRX Articles and Columns for January 2024 The 2024 ‘Burning Issues’ Confronting Firm Leaders – Patrick J, Mckeena and Michael B. Rynowecer AI in Banking and Finance, January 31, 2024 – This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government documents, NGO/IGO papers, industry white papers, academic papers and speeches on the subject of …

Subjects: AI, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Financial System, Internet, Knowledge Management, Legal Research, Privacy

“Cast as Criminals, America’s Librarians Rally to Their Own Defense”

The New York Times [read free]: “…As America’s libraries have become noisy and sometimes dangerous new battlegrounds in the nation’s culture wars, librarians like Ms. Neujahr and their allies have moved from the stacks to the front lines. People who normally preside over hushed sanctuaries are now battling groups that demand the mass removal of …

Subjects: Censorship, Civil Liberties, Free Speech, Freedom of Information, Knowledge Management, Legal Research, Libraries

How we all get news now

Well, not all of us but…how about adding beSpacific! – The Verge: ” Most people just have A Place. Or two. Overwhelmingly, I heard from folks who mostly just open up one or two sources to get their news. The New York Times app was the most-named one by a pretty wide margin, which didn’t …

Subjects: Internet, Knowledge Management, RSS

Google’s Location Data Policy Update

EPIC: “In December 2023, Google announced an update to its location data policy to provide users with more control over their sensitive location information. While this seems like a promising step in the right direction, we should be mindful of Google’s long history of failing to uphold its privacy obligations and vigilant in monitoring Google’s …

Subjects: Civil Liberties, Courts, E-Mail, E-Records, Health Care, Legal Research, Privacy, Search Engines

Is Alexa Always Listening? How to Stop It

MakeUseOf: “Key Takeaways Alexa only starts listening when it hears the wake word, but there have been cases of it misinterpreting sounds and recording conversations. You can stop Alexa from listening by pressing the mute button on your Echo speaker, but this means it won’t respond to voice commands. To enhance your privacy, choose less …

Subjects: Internet, Privacy

Neck lamps are a bookworm’s best friend

The Verge: “As convenient as e-readers are, I can’t quit actual books. Maybe it’s their reassuring weight, the satisfying crinkle of their pages, their beguiling musk; but there’s something addictive about that combination of paper, ink, and glue. Despite this — and as much as it pains me to say it — physical books aren’t …

Subjects: Libraries

Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, February 3, 2024

Via LLRX – Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, February 3, 2024 – Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, finance, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on …

Subjects: AI, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Financial System, Government Documents, Health Care, Internet, Legal Research, Privacy

Natural soundscapes from all over the world

“Earth.fm is a non-profit, growing library of 700+ immersive natural soundscapes from all over the world. Inspired by the life-changing teachings of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, our aspiration is to help each other wake up to the miracle of Mother Earth and do everything in our power to support her. Listen to any episode …

Subjects: Internet