Category: Digital Footprint
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Elon’s Transparency Report Confirms X is Being Massively Manipulated
X / Twitter made a name for itself as the ‘internet’s town square’ – though the recency and openness of information shared on Twitter often draws criticism due to inaccuracies. The platform’s owner has been cited as a misinformation super spreader regarding the recent US election. Not only that – X’s own AI product Grok,…
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What Will Happen to Your Skype Data After Its Shutdown?
Skype has been officially shutdown by Microsoft, Redact.dev is sunsetting support as of 5/5/25 As Microsoft prepares to shut down Skype on May 5, 2025, users are left with questions about the fate of their data. These questions are well grounded, given Microsoft-owned LinkedIn recently faced a lawsuit after allegations they used customer data to…
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Will Discord’s Conversation Summaries Get Binned Like Clyde?
Discord, one of the world’s leading messenger apps, has taken a “dynamic” approach to implementing AI-powered features, announcing and gradually releasing them back in 2023, with many being scaled or rolled back since. Discord is not alone in the category of “tech companies speeding to ship AI” – in fact, most platforms that have integrated…
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Endangered Encryption: Government Backdoor Demands Undermine Global Cybersecurity
Governments around the world are escalating demands for encryption backdoors, claiming they are required for national security needs. Experts warn that these policies create cybersecurity risks for billions of people. Recently, British officials secretly ordered Apple to create a backdoor into their Advanced Data Protection (ADP) service. Apple responded to this by disabling ADP in…
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How To Delete All Your Tweets / X Posts – Protect Your Digital Footprint in 2025
Your X / Twitter posts, comments, quotes and reposts can make up a large portion of your digital footprint. Leaving your Twitter account history unmanaged can lead to reputational harm in your professional and personal life. If you’re a creator or public figure, it’s even more likely your old content will surface in unwanted ways. There’s…
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Meta Court Documents Reveal Ethical Concerns in AI Training Practices
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Recent court filings in the Kadrey v. Meta lawsuit have revealed that Meta Platforms allegedly used pirated books to train its AI models, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly approving these practices despite internal concerns. Internal Documents Expose Training Methods Court documents show Meta employees downloaded approximately 82TB of pirated books from shadow libraries including LibGen,…
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Apple Pulls Encryption Based Protection from UK Users Following Government Demands
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Apple has removed its strongest data protection (Advanced Data Protection, or ADP) feature from UK users after government demands for a backdoor into encrypted communications. The decision marks a critical moment in the ongoing battle between tech privacy and government surveillance, and may spark tension with other nations. What’s Happening? Apple’s Advanced Data Protection (ADP)…
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Why You Should Expect More Negative Feedback on Social Media in 2025
Social media platforms are evolving rapidly, with 2025 bringing new features and policies that amplify user-driven moderation, algorithmic scrutiny, and public accountability. Negative feedback has always been part of social media; though how it’s captured and handled has evolved rapidly since the inception of Twitter / X’s community notes. While community notes have largely been…
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Privacy Guide: Delete All Facebook Content Quickly (2025)
Facebook is over 20 years old as of Feb 2024, and nearly everyone has an account. A lot changes in 20 years, but your posts, comments, photos and tags can stick around forever. Old Facebook content can impact your professional and personal life, or just cause embarrassment if rediscovered by the wrong person. And if…
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How To Delete All Reddit Posts and Comments Permanently (2025)
Reddit has a long memory, but that doesn’t mean your old posts and comments on Reddit should follow you forever. Maybe your old Reddit posts reflect outdated opinions, embarrassing moments, or just things that no longer matter. Either way, they’re always out there—waiting to be found, screenshotted, and potentially used against you. If you’re a…