Minding Mindful Machines: AI Agents and Data Protection Considerations
We are now in 2025, the year of AI agents. Leading large language model (LLM) developers (including OpenAI, Google, Anthropic) have released early versions of technologies described as “AI agents.” Unlike earlier automated systems and even LLMs, these systems go beyond previous technology by having autonomy over how to achieve complex, multi-step tasks, such as […]
Minding Mindful Machines: AI Agents and Data Protection Considerations
Thank you for the contributions of Rob van Eijk, Marlene Smith, and Katy Wills We are now in 2025, the year of AI agents. In the last few weeks, leading large language model (LLM) developers (including OpenAI, Google, Anthropic) have released early versions of technologies described as “AI agents.” Unlike earlier automated systems and even […]
History of the FPF Smart Places Initiative
As of December 31, 2024, the Future of Privacy Forum will retire and no longer support the Smart Places Self-Regulatory Program, including the MAC Address Opt-Out previously hosted at www.smart-places.org. Read on to learn more about the history and the future of this initiative. Brief History of Smart Places The Smart Places Opt-Out and Code […]
Fundamentals of Online Advertising
Fundamentals of online advertising MARCH 27, 2025 @ 1:00 – 3:00 PM EST FPF is pleased to offer our introduction to Online Advertising course. In today’s digital world, understanding online advertising is becoming more important than ever. To aid in the general knowledge of online advertising methods, strategies, and technologies, the Future of Privacy Forum […]