EP 451: The Power And Danger of Letting an AI "See" You

Data Control

Michael Tiffany, Co-Founder and CEO of Fulcra Dynamics, emphasizes the importance of personal data ownership in the age of AI. He highlights the need for individuals to maintain control over their data, allowing temporary access to AI systems rather than permanent storage with tech giants. This approach ensures privacy and flexibility, enabling users to revoke access at any time without explanation 1. Tiffany explains, "You want to grant a model temporary access to your data and you want to be able to say, today I changed my mind and I'm not going to explain myself, I've just cut you off."

You want to grant a model temporary access to your data and you want to be able to say, today I changed my mind and I'm not going to explain myself, I've just cut you off.

--- Michael Tiffany

Fulcra Dynamics has developed a unique streaming data store for consumers, allowing them to manage continuously updating data like biometrics and location history 2. This innovation provides a single home for diverse data sources, empowering users to desilo their information and maintain control over their personal data.

   

AI Experiments

Tiffany shares his personal experiments with AI to optimize self-improvement and daily routines. By leveraging AI-assisted memory, he uses location data to enhance memory recall, linking memories to specific places and times 3. This innovative approach helps him navigate his "meatspace neural network," as he calls it, by using AI to trigger full memory retrieval.

Your brain is like this rich data store, but your lookup system is non-deterministic, right? Like you don't have a good search function on your brain.

--- Michael Tiffany

Additionally, Tiffany experiments with AI to monitor personal habits, such as using a webcam to track snacking behavior and smart breakers to analyze household power usage 4. These experiments aim to uncover patterns and rhythms in his life, offering insights into personal habits and potential areas for improvement.