Diffusion Science radio: Censored searches - part 2

Censored searches - part 2


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Listen to the second part of John Pane, Chair of Electronic Frontiers Australia, talking about privacy rights online, from your private interactions with AI, to the dangers of manipulation by social media companies even if you don't have a social media account.
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portrait photo of John Pane, Chair of Electronic Frontiers Australia
John pane, Chair of Electronic Frontiers Australia

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