Alim S. Gafar

eclectic

Alim S. Gafar
flipped into Data Skeptic
IOS 14
Google finally reveals the terrifying amount of data Gmail collects on iPhone
bgr.com - Chris Smith
Apple’s new iOS 14 privacy features sent shockwaves through the advertising industry last fall when they started rolling out. Apple will not stop …
3 days ago
Alim S. Gafar
flipped into Security First
Security
Sophisticated hackers snuck sleeper malware into nearly 30,000 Macs
The Verge - Sean Hollister
There’s a popular stereotype that Apple’s computers are largely immune to malware. Not only is is that incorrect, it appears that sophisticated hacker(s) might have been toying with the idea of a heist...
4 days ago
Alim S. Gafar
flipped into Security First
Security
Malware Is Now Targeting Apple’s New M1 Processor
WIRED - Lily Hay Newman
Two distinct strains of malware have already adjusted to the new silicon just months after its debut. Mac malware has always been less common than its …
Feb 17
Alim S. Gafar
flipped into AI in the World
If I get into data science, can I make a difference when my competition is well-regarded, well-funded organizations or highly accomplished individuals? Yes you can. It’s still wide open.
Algorithms
The 27-Year-Old Who Became a Covid-19 Data Superstar
Bloomberg - Ashlee Vance
Feb 19
Alim S. Gafar
flipped into Data Skeptic
Profiting from wrong data.
Facebook
Facebook knew for years ad reach estimates were based on 'wrong data' but blocked fixes over revenue impact, per court filing
TechCrunch - Natasha Lomas
Feb 18
Alim S. Gafar
flipped into Data Skeptic
Contemporary phrenology
Facial Recognition can Reveal Your Political Orientation
analyticsinsight.net - Puja Das
Jan 31