Tag: Data Privacy

ID.me’s “Verify Once, Use Everywhere” is failing

The post details a user’s struggle with the ID.me verification process, highlighting systemic failures resulting in denied access despite successful prior verification at federal levels. Technical failures in the liveness check and unhelpful customer support exacerbated the frustration. The user criticized ID.me for treating clients like beta testers and demanded accountability.

When Seeking Trauma Processing Through AI Becomes a Risk

After experiencing severe trauma and rejection from healthcare, the author turned to AI for support in processing their complex PTSD. However, issues like automated crisis alerts and data privacy concerns threaten their well-being. They advocate for better protections to ensure AI can be a beneficial tool rather than a source of further harm.