Is Informed Consent Possible in the Age of AI?
Aug 15, 2025
This week, we take a closer look at the consent gap in AI: how it shows up, why it matters, and what tools—from PETs to clearer policies—could help close it.
One LinkedIn Post
As AI tools become routine in classrooms, clinics, and workplaces, this post asks a crucial question: What does consent really mean when your work, data, or diagnosis is quietly fed into a system you didn’t agree to use?
One Award-Winning Campaign
What happens when your child’s digital footprint is built before they can speak—and later processed by AI systems? This thought-provoking video imagines the future consequences of today’s online oversharing.
One Article
When platforms quietly change their policies after using your data, is that really consent? This piece breaks down how LinkedIn and Udemy sidestepped transparency—and what that means for our digital rights.
One YouTube Video
In this compelling TED talk, we’re challenged to look beyond innovation and examine what happens when our data becomes the training ground for intelligent systems. It also offers a tour of privacy-preserving that might just save the future of AI.
One Research Paper
This paper shows how differential privacy can serve as a technical safeguard, helping ensure that personal data is protected even when users aren’t aware their data is being used.
