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Description

In this episode, we discuss the UK government’s demand for Apple to create a secret backdoor for accessing encrypted iCloud backups under the Investigatory Powers Act and its potential global implications on privacy. We also discuss the first known case where AI chatbots were used in a stalking indictment, highlighting the dangers of technology misuse […] The post UK’s Secret Apple Backdoor Request, AI Chatbots Used For Stalking appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

Summary

In this episode, we discuss the UK government's demand for Apple to create a secret backdoor for accessing encrypted iCloud backups under the Investigatory Powers Act and its potential global implications on privacy. We also discuss the first known case where AI chatbots were used in a stalking indictment, highlighting the dangers of technology misuse and the challenges it poses for legal systems. Join hosts Tom and Scott as they explore these pressing issues and introduce a new subsegment 'AI Spy' to focus on AI risks. Stay safe, stay secure, and stay informed!

Subtitle
In this episode, Tom Eston and Scott Wright discuss the UK's attempt to force Apple to create a backdoor for iCloud backups, the potential global repercussions on privacy, and the alarming rise of AI tools being used in stalking cases.
Duration
16:06
Publishing date
2025-02-17 05:00
Link
https://sharedsecurity.net/2025/02/17/uks-secret-apple-backdoor-request-ai-chatbots-used-for-stalking/
Contributors
  Tom Eston, Scott Wright
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Enclosures
https://traffic.libsyn.com/socialmediasec/Shared_Security_E368.mp3
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Shownotes

In this episode, we discuss the UK government’s demand for Apple to create a secret backdoor for accessing encrypted iCloud backups under the Investigatory Powers Act and its potential global implications on privacy. We also discuss the first known case where AI chatbots were used in a stalking indictment, highlighting the dangers of technology misuse and the challenges it poses for legal systems. Join hosts Tom and Scott as they explore these pressing issues and introduce a new sub segment ‘AI Spy’ to focus on AI risks. Stay safe, stay secure, and stay informed!

** Links mentioned on the show **

UK’s secret Apple iCloud backdoor order is a global emergency, say critics
https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/10/uks-secret-apple-icloud-backdoor-order-is-a-global-emergency-say-critics/

A man stalked a professor for six years. Then he used AI chatbots to lure strangers to her home
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/feb/01/stalking-ai-chatbot-impersonator

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