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Addictive and Weaponized Social Media

Interview with Security Advisor Rex M. Lee 

Social media can become addictive in just 35 minutes, according to documents revealed in a TikTok lawsuit against its Chinese-based owner, ByteDance. But social media has an even bigger issue. NTD spoke with Rex Lee, cybersecurity adviser at My Smart Privacy, to discuss.

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ByteDance (TikTok) Collects Data Multiple Times Faster Than ChatGPT

Interview with Security Advisor Rex M. Lee

As an increasing number of U.S. states take legal action against the Chinese-owned app TikTok, NTD discussed the platform’s data collection methods with cybersecurity adviser Rex Lee of My Smart Privacy. He said TikTok’s data collection goes beyond standard practices employed by major tech companies like Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Apple.

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AI PCs: First Looks at 5 Laptops that Redefine the Future of Personal Computing

By: Daniel W. Rasmus for Serious Insights

The personal computer market continues to evolve. Artificial intelligence is on the cusp of driving the next transformative shift, and that shift requires more processing power than a tablet or mobile phone can encompass, though they already leverage their own onboard AI processing and the cloud to incorporate AI into the fix.

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The Tens: Top 10 Gen AI Success Factors

By: Daniel W. Rasmus for Serious Insights

Deploying generative AI in business is more than a technical exercise; it’s a strategic imperative that requires thoughtful planning and execution. To ensure a successful implementation, companies must focus on several critical factors that bridge technology with business outcomes.

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Social Media: Election Interference Threats 2024

NTD spoke with Rex Lee, Cybersecurity Adviser at My Smart Privacy

It is election time, and our advisories are waging tech-based hybrid warfare centered on election interference via social media platforms which has been a problem dating back to 2016 regarding the Facebook Cambridge Analytica scandal.

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McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2024

By Lareina Yee, Michael Chui, and Roger Roberts with Mena Issler from McKinsey Digital 

Which technology trends matter most for companies in 2024? New analysis by the McKinsey Technology Council highlights the adoption, development, and industry effects of advanced technologies.

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How AI Could Be Used to Improve Talent Acquisition and Management

By Rob Enderle for Datanami

I do a series of weekly podcasts for the Word Talent Economy Forum mostly focused on AI. One of them this month was on how to Improve Talent Acquisition and Management. It’s an area in which I think generative AI, particularly conversational AI, could make a huge difference in HR, which was originally created as a hedge against unionization as a better alternative.

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Quantum Cybersecurity Threats: Quantum Cyber Attacks

CyberTalk TV Interview with Rex M. Lee

We take a deeper dive into the quantum computing revolution where the stakes couldn’t be higher. A single quantum computer holds the power to dismantle all modern encryption systems.

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Scenario Planning Misconceptions: The Top 10 Misunderstandings About Scenario Planning

By: Daniel W. Rasmus for Serious Insights

Scenario planning isn’t about predicting the future; it’s about embracing the uncertainty that defines it. Too often, people misconstrue scenario planning as an exercise in clairvoyance, expecting it to reveal the precise contours of tomorrow.

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Layoff Survival Guide: Making Smart Choices in Tough Times

By Rob Enderle for TechNewsWorld

With the advent of AI and rapidly changing corporate needs and performance, many companies have announced layoffs this year, and I expect we are far from done.

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