Houston Matters
Companies are collecting personal data for AI use – is this a privacy bridge too far?
Posted on · We discuss the potential challenges the next level of digital data raises.
Tag: data privacy
Houston Matters
Bookstores sue over book rating law (July 27, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Two bookstores in Texas are suing over a new Texas law that requires them to rate books on their appropriateness and prohibits "sexually explicit" material from libraries.
Houston Matters
The digital world offers a lot of convenience. Can we use it all without sacrificing privacy?
Posted on · We weigh the pros and cons of online banking, medical records, app permissions, and public Wi-Fi, among other digital conveniences.
Houston Matters
How Houston’s food scene has changed (April 25, 2023)
Posted on · As Houston Matters prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary this week, we talk about how the food and restaurant scene has changed here in the past decade with our panel of food writers from The Full Menu.
News
From states to federal agencies, TikTok faces bans on government-issued devices
Posted on · The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a bill that would ban the wildly popular app from devices issued by federal agencies. Several governors have banned TikTok on their agencies' phones and computers.
Politics
Bill To Crack Down On Car Warranty Scams In Texas Is A Blow To Transparency, Critics Say
Posted on · Senate Bill 15, which would limit public access to drivers’ records, has already passed the Senate and is awaiting action in the House Transportation Committee.
Houston Matters
Full Show: School Finance Bill Moves Forward, And St. Luke’s Drops Heart Transplant Funding Appeal (April 4, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: A school finance bill moves forward in Austin, Baylor St. Luke’s drops it appeal of decision to suspend federal funding for its heart transplant program, a new social media site protects users' data, and the annual CounterCurrent festival focuses on inclusiveness.