privacy concerns

Mother arrested in cold case death of newborn girl found in California dumpster 37 years ago

The sadness surrounding the case of the mother arrested in connection with the cold case death of her newborn daughter found in a California dumpster 37 years ago is overwhelming. The tragedy of an innocent life lost in such a heinous manner is something that is hard to fathom. As information comes to light about the circumstances surrounding this case, it’s hard not to question the priorities and resources being allocated to these types of investigations.

The fact that there are laws in place now, such as the “Safe Arms for Newborns” law passed in 2001, that allow parents to confidentially surrender newborns to hospitals or fire stations without fear of prosecution is a crucial piece of information that sheds light on the lack of options available to young mothers in the past.… Continue reading

Amazon is removing Just Walk Out technology from its Fresh grocery stores in the US

When I first heard about Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology in their Fresh grocery stores, I was intrigued by the idea of skipping the checkout line altogether. The convenience of scanning a QR code upon entering the store seemed like a futuristic shopping experience. However, learning that this advanced technology was actually just a facade for remote workers in India watching and labeling videos of customers shopping left me feeling deceived.

The fact that the cashiers were simply moved off-site and substituted by camera surveillance is unsettling. The idea that someone was watching my every move as I shopped is not only creepy but also raises concerns about privacy and security.… Continue reading