Privacy in the digital age is becoming an ambiguous concept and many are concerned. Amid the plethora of scandals surrounding social media platforms, users are beginning to either opt-out of certain services or search for a firewall that will allow them to feel protected. An instance of the later is provided by Javi Rameerez — "a one-man-band developer and designer out of Madrid."
Seeking to reimagine and reinforce privacy in the digital age, Rameerez creates Guard. This is a website that utilizes AI to grade popular applications like Netflix, Twitter, Instagram, Dualingo, and more. These grades are indicative of the platform's ability to protect and provide privacy for its users. By entering a section, one will be able to see the criteria that was used to deduce the grade, as well as the weakest part of their policy.
App Privacy-Rating Platforms
Guard is an Answer to the Search for Privacy in the Digital Age
Trend Themes
1. Privacy-rating Platforms - Opportunity to develop platforms that use AI to assess and rate the privacy protection features of various digital applications.
2. Opt-out Services - Opportunity to create services that allow users to easily opt-out of certain digital platforms to protect their privacy.
3. Privacy Reinforcement - Opportunity to innovate and create solutions that reinforce privacy in the digital age.
Industry Implications
1. AI Technology - Opportunity for AI technology companies to develop algorithms and tools for assessing and rating the privacy features of digital applications.
2. Data Privacy - Opportunity for companies specializing in data privacy to provide services and solutions for users concerned about their online privacy.
3. Digital Security - Opportunity for companies in the digital security industry to create innovative solutions that protect user privacy and enhance digital security.