A mother in Georgia faces jail time after allowing her 10-year-old son to walk to town alone, sparking a heated debate over parental rights, government overreach, and the role of technology in family life. We dive into the absurdity of mandated tracking apps, the fear-driven policies affecting modern parenting, and the organizations fighting back. Plus, the latest on geofence warrants, why they’re a privacy nightmare, and how legal battles could shape the future of surveillance. Finally, we discuss AI’s unintended consequences—from saving lives to smashing Minecraft windows—and explore new ways tech is both hindering and helping the fight for privacy.
Zach Varnell
Zach Varnell is a cybersecurity expert and advocate for privacy and individual liberty. He is a founding member of Banish Big Brother, a nonprofit dedicated to combating invasive surveillance. His insights have been featured in publications like Infosecurity Magazine, Threatpost, ZDNET, and the Washington Examiner.