Kate Kaye
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Kate Kaye
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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.
As someone who writes deeply researched reports w hundreds of citations I actually read at least in part to ensure they’re solid, relevant, & ummm… real, it is immensely disillusioning to see this shitty corner-cutting approach to research happening.

Maybe real research stands out more than ever?
October 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I didn’t notice any info regarding a switch to a new processor -did I miss that?
October 6, 2025 at 4:59 AM
what are some 'cutting edge ideas for moderation and trust & safety" - anything you'd point to specifically in regards to 'trust' - ?
October 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
response from the relative days later: crickets
October 1, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Thanks for sharing - this "leadership" framing at top of the article is a big part of why the overall conversation is not focused in the most relevant, meaningful ways:
September 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
2/2 A key article I shared discusses the approaches of these consumer tests and their limits and potential flaws. Risks of privacy exposure (yes huge breaches have happened with crazy ripple effects for generic relatives) may outweigh benefits …

now.tufts.edu/2018/01/26/p...
Pulling Back the Curtain on DNA Ancestry Tests
A Tufts expert shares insights on the accuracy and privacy of genetic testing kits, also known as DNA ancestry tests
now.tufts.edu
September 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM