Digital Rights
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The Automation of Us: Are We Shopping, or Being Engineered?
Austin Zhao, FRSA
Step into the future of commerce where AI chatbots replace search bars, promising ultimate convenience. But is this “digital concierge” serving you, or is it mining your life for “behavioural surplus”? Explore how the age of surveillance capitalism is quietly rewriting our decision-making and what you can do to reclaim your agency.
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Warp Speed vs. Snail’s Pace: Can Bill S-209 Close Canada’s “Nighttime Gap” Without Killing Privacy?
Austin Zhao, FRSA
Canada’s Bill S-209 aims to bridge the “nighttime gap” between rapid tech evolution and slow-moving legislation. But as age verification becomes mandatory, will our privacy survive? Explore the high-stakes clash between digital safety, algorithmic bias, and the emerging “Digital Wallet” solutions designed to protect your identity in an age-gated world.
