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Watched, Tracked, Targeted | Shahd Elbassiouni | TEDxUniversity of Birmingham Dubai

What if that harmless selfie or innocent post isn’t so harmless after all? In this gripping and necessary talk, the speaker reveals the hidden dangers lurking in our everyday digital activity—from data harvesting in kids’ games to AI voice cloning and deepfakes. Drawing on chilling real-life stories and firsthand experiences, she makes a compelling case for intentional online behavior and digital awareness. A powerful wake-up call on privacy, safety, and staying human in an increasingly watchful world. What if that harmless selfie or innocent post isn’t so harmless after all? In this gripping and necessary talk, the speaker reveals the hidden dangers lurking in our everyday digital activity—from data harvesting in kids’ games to AI voice cloning and deepfakes. Drawing on chilling real-life stories and firsthand experiences, she makes a compelling case for intentional online behavior and digital awareness. A powerful wake-up call on privacy, safety, and staying human in an increasingly watchful world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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