{"podcast":{"title":"Tech News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"tech-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438584","podcast_index_feed_id":7438584,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/tech-news-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/tech-news-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1341,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Tech News Today delivers daily coverage of the latest developments in technology with fast, focused updates on AI, startups, big tech, product launches, and industry trends shaping the future. From breaking innovations to major company moves, the show keeps you informed on what matters most in tech. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, emerging trends, and industry-defining stories—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Tech News Today is built for listeners who want reliable tech coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T18:18:56.071024+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438584"},"episode":{"title":"Dark Patterns: Companies Trick You into Sharing Data","slug":"dark-patterns-companies-trick-you-into-sharing-data","published_at":"2026-05-21T14:30:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438584/dark-patterns-companies-trick-you-into-sharing-data","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438584","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/36274e22-2635-48e4-853f-7b1b1b01f697.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/36274e22-2635-48e4-853f-7b1b1b01f697.mp3","summary":"EPICs report reveals how major companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, and TikTok use dark patterns to make opting out of data collection and sharing difficult. These tactics, such as hiding opt-out links and using confusing language, can have serious real-world consequences, including stalking and harassment. Despite laws requiring opt-out options in twenty states, these deceptive practices persist. Tools like the Global Privacy Control can help, but companies must stop manipulative tactics and regulators need to enforce stricter rules. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a358da20ad0b7c17","meta_description":"EPICs report reveals how major companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, and TikTok use dark patterns to make opting out of data collection and sharing difficu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":135,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tech-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438584/episodes/dark-patterns-companies-trick-you-into-sharing-data/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438584/dark-patterns-companies-trick-you-into-sharing-data.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}