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This Is What Happens When People Start Actually Reading Privacy Policies
A recent controversy about Zoom’s ability to train AI on users’ conversations shows the importance of reading the fine print
Challenging technology to serve the public good.
Gabriel Hongsdusit is the visual designer at The Markup. Previously, he was the design and visuals editor at Reveal, where he was responsible for the overall design and visual direction of the newsroom, which included illustrations, editorial design, product design, photo editing, and data graphics. Before that, he was the design apprentice for the Institute for Nonprofit News.
Gabe graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in linguistics and Mandarin Chinese. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Hello World
A recent controversy about Zoom’s ability to train AI on users’ conversations shows the importance of reading the fine print
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