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Tanya writes regularly on tech ethics, digital wellbeing, digital detox, Big Tech, screen-life balance, cybersafety, AI, persuasive tech, the attention economy and other topical issues related to the digital world.
Suddenly, Google finds it cares about user privacy
Google announced plans to stop selling targeted ads based on users’ browser histories, a move it claims is a response to user privacy concerns.
Zoom is Killing our Digital Wellbeing
No, you’re not imagining it. Zoom fatigue is real and it’s crippling our digital wellbeing. How can we avoid it while still in a pandemic?
Dying for Likes?
Another death in a gender reveal stunt gone wrong, highlights the growing number of people who are literally dying for likes on social media.
Children in Finland Winning the Disinformation War
Finland was recently ranked Europe’s most resistant nation to disinformation. What can we learn from how they teach their children to fight back?
Big Tech versus Big Media in Australia
Big Tech versus Big Media: the battle escalated in Australia after Facebook blocked news on its platform for Australian Facebook users.
‘It’s Complicated’ returns for Series Six
My digital detox and digital wellbeing podcast returns for its sixth series with a simply brilliant line-up of guests.
Apple’s Privacy Policy Hits Facebook in the Wallet
Apple’s new ad tracking transparency prioritises user privacy policy over advertiser dollars. Facebook isn’t happy.
Can We Get an Internet We Trust on Safer Internet Day 2021?
48% of 8-17 years olds see untrue or misleading content at least once a day online. Can we get an internet we can trust on Safer Internet Day?
Is ‘screen time’ just a middle class problem?
Should we be focusing on children who aren’t getting any screen time at all, rather than worrying about those who might be getting too much?