Jennifer Golbeck
Computer Scientist | Privacy, Data, and Online Behavior
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Jennifer Golbeck is a leading computer scientist focused on the intersection of technology, privacy, and online behavior. As a professor at the University of Maryland's College of Information Studies, her research explores how personal data can be used to make inferences about individuals.
Golbeck's TED talks have reached millions, explaining the privacy implications of our digital footprints. Her keynotes empower audiences to understand and take control of their online privacy in the age of big data and AI.
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Your social media "likes" expose more than you think
Do you like curly fries? Have you Liked them on Facebook? Watch this talk to find out the surprising things Facebook (and others) can guess about you from your random Likes and Shares. Computer scientist Jennifer Golbeck explains how this came about, how some applications of the technology are not so cute -- and why she thinks we should return the control of information to its rightful owners.
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