Kate Kaye
@katekaye.bsky.social
A researcher of data use and privacy in complex technical systems after 20+ yrs as a journalist reporting on data-centric tech. Music nerd, forest walker, raptor watcher and fan of the NY Mets. KEEPIN THAT PMA.
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Kate Kaye
@katekaye.bsky.social
· Sep 10
Privacy, Identity and Trust in C2PA: A Technical Review and Analysis of the C2PA Digital Media Provenance Framework - World Privacy Forum
In its analysis of C2PA, this report considers and discusses C2PA use cases and interactions with data privacy, identity and trust in digital information ecosystems.
worldprivacyforum.org
🧵 What independent journalists, creators, media should know about Content Credentials/C2PA based on WPF's in-depth report:
C2PA produces signals to measure “trustworthiness” of content. C2PA has a technical “Trust Model” involving “Trust Lists” (and a “conformance program” in development).
C2PA produces signals to measure “trustworthiness” of content. C2PA has a technical “Trust Model” involving “Trust Lists” (and a “conformance program” in development).
Been sitting out socials but had to share most memorable shows I’ve been to recently:
Makaya McCraven &band were well worth wait. Won’t forget it!
And Shudder to Think (I love Dischord era) were so good. Craig still rules. Great to see Sohrab from Obits too :)
www.makayamccraven.com/offtherecord
Makaya McCraven &band were well worth wait. Won’t forget it!
And Shudder to Think (I love Dischord era) were so good. Craig still rules. Great to see Sohrab from Obits too :)
www.makayamccraven.com/offtherecord
Off the Record — Makaya McCraven | Beat Scientist, Drummer and Producer
www.makayamccraven.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Been sitting out socials but had to share most memorable shows I’ve been to recently:
Makaya McCraven &band were well worth wait. Won’t forget it!
And Shudder to Think (I love Dischord era) were so good. Craig still rules. Great to see Sohrab from Obits too :)
www.makayamccraven.com/offtherecord
Makaya McCraven &band were well worth wait. Won’t forget it!
And Shudder to Think (I love Dischord era) were so good. Craig still rules. Great to see Sohrab from Obits too :)
www.makayamccraven.com/offtherecord
Harvested a few peppers at the upick today
October 13, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Harvested a few peppers at the upick today
"'Do you remember that Mai Molo recording? Where does Mai Molo live?’ Unbeknownst to the group, Mdou made some calls. 6 hours later Mai Molo rolls up! ...He spent the night at the house we were staying at, talking, playing music, & drinking tea with us."
purplishrecords.bandcamp.com/album/batch-...
purplishrecords.bandcamp.com/album/batch-...
Batch #2 - Unaccompanied (PR_003 & PR_004), by Masami Tomihisa/Amadou Ousmane Ali
7 track album
purplishrecords.bandcamp.com
October 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
"'Do you remember that Mai Molo recording? Where does Mai Molo live?’ Unbeknownst to the group, Mdou made some calls. 6 hours later Mai Molo rolls up! ...He spent the night at the house we were staying at, talking, playing music, & drinking tea with us."
purplishrecords.bandcamp.com/album/batch-...
purplishrecords.bandcamp.com/album/batch-...
"We survey existing testbeds for agents, and argue for appropriate caution in their use."
Sound familiar? Except this was more than 30 years ago:
Sound familiar? Except this was more than 30 years ago:
(PDF) Benchmarks, Test Beds, Controlled Experimentation, and the Design of Agent Architectures.
PDF | The methodological underpinnings of AI are slowly changing. Benchmarks, testbeds, and controlled experimentation are becoming more common. While... | Find, read and cite all the research you nee...
www.researchgate.net
October 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
"We survey existing testbeds for agents, and argue for appropriate caution in their use."
Sound familiar? Except this was more than 30 years ago:
Sound familiar? Except this was more than 30 years ago:
Talked to a journo today about our Privacy, Identity and Trust in C2PA report for 1.5 hrs - a testament not only to range of important issues our research covers but to meaningful work conscientious journalists who aren't just looking for a quote actually do. worldprivacyforum.org/media/docume...
October 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Talked to a journo today about our Privacy, Identity and Trust in C2PA report for 1.5 hrs - a testament not only to range of important issues our research covers but to meaningful work conscientious journalists who aren't just looking for a quote actually do. worldprivacyforum.org/media/docume...
"The Gamma type or lifestyle is defined by below average scores on vector 1, and below average scores on vector 2." Gammas "resist the control or advice of others...."
I'm digging into layers upon layers of metrics baked into one trademarked set of psychometric measures.
I'm digging into layers upon layers of metrics baked into one trademarked set of psychometric measures.
October 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
"The Gamma type or lifestyle is defined by below average scores on vector 1, and below average scores on vector 2." Gammas "resist the control or advice of others...."
I'm digging into layers upon layers of metrics baked into one trademarked set of psychometric measures.
I'm digging into layers upon layers of metrics baked into one trademarked set of psychometric measures.
What is a journalist? What is an influencer? Can someone be both? What criteria do we use to determine application of these labels and who decides?
When I started my journalism career, "bloggers" were discredited by some. Are today's Substackers journalists? What about indie media outlets?
When I started my journalism career, "bloggers" were discredited by some. Are today's Substackers journalists? What about indie media outlets?
October 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
What is a journalist? What is an influencer? Can someone be both? What criteria do we use to determine application of these labels and who decides?
When I started my journalism career, "bloggers" were discredited by some. Are today's Substackers journalists? What about indie media outlets?
When I started my journalism career, "bloggers" were discredited by some. Are today's Substackers journalists? What about indie media outlets?
I first saw Swervedriver at an in-store at Kim's on St Marks in the mid-90s (RIP Kims -watch the doc), then again in PDX about 10 yrs ago & was so impressed. Caught 'em again last night. They stormed outta the gate full force, layers of sound. So many pedals.
Played this one as an encore, a fave:
Played this one as an encore, a fave:
Swervedriver - These Times
YouTube video by MrAlstec
www.youtube.com
October 2, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I first saw Swervedriver at an in-store at Kim's on St Marks in the mid-90s (RIP Kims -watch the doc), then again in PDX about 10 yrs ago & was so impressed. Caught 'em again last night. They stormed outta the gate full force, layers of sound. So many pedals.
Played this one as an encore, a fave:
Played this one as an encore, a fave:
Gearing up for the dream psyche show
October 2, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Gearing up for the dream psyche show
Gotta love this line:
"Some experts are skeptical if holographic avatars are even needed."
"Some experts are skeptical if holographic avatars are even needed."
Napster is back—and it's betting big on holographic avatars
Can the nostalgic brand succeed in an increasingly crowded AI race while promising a more ethical path forward?
www.fastcompany.com
October 1, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Gotta love this line:
"Some experts are skeptical if holographic avatars are even needed."
"Some experts are skeptical if holographic avatars are even needed."
Pretty sure the Fab Four never expected this
October 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Pretty sure the Fab Four never expected this
In new paper @anabrandusescu.bsky.social of @balsillieschool.bsky.social suggests making algorithmic impact assessments mandatory for all cos in Canada: balsilliepapers.ca/bsia-paper/c... via @mtlaiethics.bsky.social
Sharing this insightful talk re: problems with those AIAs & their actual use -
Sharing this insightful talk re: problems with those AIAs & their actual use -
Lawyer Will Tao on the Real-World Impacts of AI and Canada’s Algorithmic Impact Assessments on Immigrants
Podcast Episode · Privacy On The Ground · 07/12/2025 · 44m
podcasts.apple.com
October 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
In new paper @anabrandusescu.bsky.social of @balsillieschool.bsky.social suggests making algorithmic impact assessments mandatory for all cos in Canada: balsilliepapers.ca/bsia-paper/c... via @mtlaiethics.bsky.social
Sharing this insightful talk re: problems with those AIAs & their actual use -
Sharing this insightful talk re: problems with those AIAs & their actual use -
In innovatin' news:
Submissions to huge AI conf NeurIPS MORE THAN DOUBLED since 2020:
9,467 in 2020
⤴️Whopping 21,575 in 2025!
Datasets & benchmarks track submits (data to train, measures AI makers devise to grade own homework) MORE THAN DOUBLED since 2023:
987 in 2023
⤴️Whopping 1,995 in 2025!
Submissions to huge AI conf NeurIPS MORE THAN DOUBLED since 2020:
9,467 in 2020
⤴️Whopping 21,575 in 2025!
Datasets & benchmarks track submits (data to train, measures AI makers devise to grade own homework) MORE THAN DOUBLED since 2023:
987 in 2023
⤴️Whopping 1,995 in 2025!
Reflections on the 2025 Review Process from the Program Committee Chairs – NeurIPS Blog
blog.neurips.cc
October 1, 2025 at 1:33 PM
In innovatin' news:
Submissions to huge AI conf NeurIPS MORE THAN DOUBLED since 2020:
9,467 in 2020
⤴️Whopping 21,575 in 2025!
Datasets & benchmarks track submits (data to train, measures AI makers devise to grade own homework) MORE THAN DOUBLED since 2023:
987 in 2023
⤴️Whopping 1,995 in 2025!
Submissions to huge AI conf NeurIPS MORE THAN DOUBLED since 2020:
9,467 in 2020
⤴️Whopping 21,575 in 2025!
Datasets & benchmarks track submits (data to train, measures AI makers devise to grade own homework) MORE THAN DOUBLED since 2023:
987 in 2023
⤴️Whopping 1,995 in 2025!
Going through some newly FOIA's case reports involving Portland police use of drones. In one, a drone possibly operated by another local PD was used to observe fight among drunken roommates. Appears to be part of the "Drones as first responders" pilot.
Dangerous situation? You be the judge:
Dangerous situation? You be the judge:
October 1, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Going through some newly FOIA's case reports involving Portland police use of drones. In one, a drone possibly operated by another local PD was used to observe fight among drunken roommates. Appears to be part of the "Drones as first responders" pilot.
Dangerous situation? You be the judge:
Dangerous situation? You be the judge:
This Lynch / Twin Peaks subreddit drama is quite the rabbit hole. This image from www.reddit.com/r/SlopcoreCi...
story in @404media.co www.404media.co/pissed-off-f...
story in @404media.co www.404media.co/pissed-off-f...
October 1, 2025 at 2:38 AM
This Lynch / Twin Peaks subreddit drama is quite the rabbit hole. This image from www.reddit.com/r/SlopcoreCi...
story in @404media.co www.404media.co/pissed-off-f...
story in @404media.co www.404media.co/pissed-off-f...
"Transparency" is such a mutable term, ain't it?
I kinda wound down my digital political ad reporting around time these political ad transparency things started. My post Obama '08 book captures brief moment in time in the evolving history of online politics (www.goodreads.com/book/show/65...).
I kinda wound down my digital political ad reporting around time these political ad transparency things started. My post Obama '08 book captures brief moment in time in the evolving history of online politics (www.goodreads.com/book/show/65...).
Google Just Removed Seven Years of Political Advertising History from 27 Countries
Ahead of the European Union's Regulation on Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising, Google's Ad Transparency Center no longer shows political ads from any countries in the EU.
www.404media.co
October 1, 2025 at 2:30 AM
"Transparency" is such a mutable term, ain't it?
I kinda wound down my digital political ad reporting around time these political ad transparency things started. My post Obama '08 book captures brief moment in time in the evolving history of online politics (www.goodreads.com/book/show/65...).
I kinda wound down my digital political ad reporting around time these political ad transparency things started. My post Obama '08 book captures brief moment in time in the evolving history of online politics (www.goodreads.com/book/show/65...).
Appreciating @meredithmeredith.bsky.social's wordsmithery as demonstrated in @algorithmwatch.org talk & her history of commercial internet infrastructure.
I'm also considering design of C2PA as content provenance/ AI disinfo infrastructure in this context. worldprivacyforum.org/posts/privac...
I'm also considering design of C2PA as content provenance/ AI disinfo infrastructure in this context. worldprivacyforum.org/posts/privac...
The Individual in the Machine: Meredith Whittaker on reclaiming Privacy in the Age of AI
YouTube video by Publix Berlin
www.youtube.com
September 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Appreciating @meredithmeredith.bsky.social's wordsmithery as demonstrated in @algorithmwatch.org talk & her history of commercial internet infrastructure.
I'm also considering design of C2PA as content provenance/ AI disinfo infrastructure in this context. worldprivacyforum.org/posts/privac...
I'm also considering design of C2PA as content provenance/ AI disinfo infrastructure in this context. worldprivacyforum.org/posts/privac...
Lots of interesting takes in Artists Against Generative AI group on FB. Most intriguing so far:
"I need to upgrade my image editing software, but my old favourite now uses AI, and I'm not paying money for that. What are people's recommendations for human-centred image editing software?"
"I need to upgrade my image editing software, but my old favourite now uses AI, and I'm not paying money for that. What are people's recommendations for human-centred image editing software?"
Redirecting...
www.facebook.com
September 30, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Lots of interesting takes in Artists Against Generative AI group on FB. Most intriguing so far:
"I need to upgrade my image editing software, but my old favourite now uses AI, and I'm not paying money for that. What are people's recommendations for human-centred image editing software?"
"I need to upgrade my image editing software, but my old favourite now uses AI, and I'm not paying money for that. What are people's recommendations for human-centred image editing software?"
gotta say I'm surprised to see the Human Rights Watch site enabling non-essential analytics and marketing cookies by default with only an opt-out after multiple clicks www.hrw.org
September 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
gotta say I'm surprised to see the Human Rights Watch site enabling non-essential analytics and marketing cookies by default with only an opt-out after multiple clicks www.hrw.org
1/2 My grandma was adopted and when asking a relative about her, he expressed regret that he didn’t get her DNA for testing before she passed. As someone who has covered data industry & privacy as a journo /researcher for years, I couldn’t resist sharing info related to privacy, accuracy & ethics.
September 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
1/2 My grandma was adopted and when asking a relative about her, he expressed regret that he didn’t get her DNA for testing before she passed. As someone who has covered data industry & privacy as a journo /researcher for years, I couldn’t resist sharing info related to privacy, accuracy & ethics.
"we expect bot traffic to exceed human traffic on the Internet by the end of 2029, and by 2031, we anticipate that bot activity alone will surpass the sum of current Internet traffic."
Interested in this in relation to my C2PA research. C2PA-based CAWG creator assertions do something similar:
Interested in this in relation to my C2PA research. C2PA-based CAWG creator assertions do something similar:
Giving users choice with Cloudflare’s new Content Signals Policy
Cloudflare’s Content Signals Policy gives creators a new tool to control use of their content.
blog.cloudflare.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
"we expect bot traffic to exceed human traffic on the Internet by the end of 2029, and by 2031, we anticipate that bot activity alone will surpass the sum of current Internet traffic."
Interested in this in relation to my C2PA research. C2PA-based CAWG creator assertions do something similar:
Interested in this in relation to my C2PA research. C2PA-based CAWG creator assertions do something similar:
Just another Sunday snooze
September 22, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Just another Sunday snooze
From influential 1967 paper about trust:
TRUST SCALE SCORES ARE RELATED SIGNIFICANTLY TO POSITION IN THE FAMILY, SOCIOECONOMIC LEVEL, RELIGION, AND RELIGIOUS DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PARENTS.
TRUST SCALE SCORES ARE RELATED SIGNIFICANTLY TO POSITION IN THE FAMILY, SOCIOECONOMIC LEVEL, RELIGION, AND RELIGIOUS DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PARENTS.
September 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
From influential 1967 paper about trust:
TRUST SCALE SCORES ARE RELATED SIGNIFICANTLY TO POSITION IN THE FAMILY, SOCIOECONOMIC LEVEL, RELIGION, AND RELIGIOUS DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PARENTS.
TRUST SCALE SCORES ARE RELATED SIGNIFICANTLY TO POSITION IN THE FAMILY, SOCIOECONOMIC LEVEL, RELIGION, AND RELIGIOUS DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PARENTS.
Reposted by Kate Kaye
🧵 What independent journalists, creators, media should know about Content Credentials/C2PA based on WPF's in-depth report:
C2PA produces signals to measure “trustworthiness” of content. C2PA has a technical “Trust Model” involving “Trust Lists” (and a “conformance program” in development).
C2PA produces signals to measure “trustworthiness” of content. C2PA has a technical “Trust Model” involving “Trust Lists” (and a “conformance program” in development).
Privacy, Identity and Trust in C2PA: A Technical Review and Analysis of the C2PA Digital Media Provenance Framework - World Privacy Forum
In its analysis of C2PA, this report considers and discusses C2PA use cases and interactions with data privacy, identity and trust in digital information ecosystems.
worldprivacyforum.org
September 10, 2025 at 4:56 AM
🧵 What independent journalists, creators, media should know about Content Credentials/C2PA based on WPF's in-depth report:
C2PA produces signals to measure “trustworthiness” of content. C2PA has a technical “Trust Model” involving “Trust Lists” (and a “conformance program” in development).
C2PA produces signals to measure “trustworthiness” of content. C2PA has a technical “Trust Model” involving “Trust Lists” (and a “conformance program” in development).
Awesome u-pick haul this afternoon
September 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Awesome u-pick haul this afternoon