Q2 - Power, Law, and Civic Life: When Algorithms Govern Your Life with Nathan Wessler, JD

AI, Surveillance, and Your Rights: The Case That Changed Privacy Forever Paths of Curiosity in an AI WorldWhat if the government could track everywhere you’ve been, everyone you’ve contacted, and everything you’ve searched, without ever asking permission?For years, that was dangerously close to reality.In this episode, we launch our AI, Power, Law, and Civic Life miniseries with Nathan Freed Wessler, Deputy Director of the ACLU’s Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project, who took this question all the way to the Supreme Court and won.He argued Carpenter v. United States, a landmark case that established a critical rule for the digital age: law enforcement must get a warrant before accessing your cell phone location history. But that victory is just one piece of a much larger story.Together, we explore: How AI-powered surveillance is transforming what governments can know about you  Why your phone is one of the most powerful tracking devices ever created  The hidden world of data brokers buying and selling your location information  How facial recognition can lead to wrongful arrests, especially for people of color  Why “I have nothing to hide” misses the point entirely  What’s at stake for your future if privacy laws don’t keep up with technology Nathan also shares his journey from political organizing to arguing before the Supreme Court, and why the most important career decisions often can’t be planned.This conversation will change how you think about your phone, your data, and your rights.Because in a world where surveillance is becoming effortless, the real question is not just who is watching — but when they’re allowed to.Paths of Curiosity in an AI World Exploring tomorrow’s careers through the lens of AI Follow us: @pathsofcuriosityWebsite: https://pathsofcuriosity.com/Youtube: youtube.com/@PathsofCuriosityX: https://x.com/PathsCuriosityLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paths-of-curiosity-in-an-ai-world-2117803aa/