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What it takes for voters to be resilience against AI misinformation
A conversation with political scientist Thessalia Merivaki
Data brokers have detailed files on you. Here’s what’s in them — and how it impacts you
Data brokers collect thousands of details about your finances, health and habits. See what’s in your profile, who buys it and how companies use it.
Who’s buying your personal data: Disney, GM, your insurer and bank. Here’s what they get
Consumers asked a major data broker for their files. What they got back shows interest in how fat they are, how much they drink, and how likely they are to get a mammogram, among many other characteristics.
How TikTok and Google ended up with information about doctors’ appointments around the world
Doctoralia sent information about specialists and appointment dates to social media companies.