Technology & Ethics Columnist
Ari Singh
Plain-language writing about how AI tools work, what they collect, and where the lines are
What I cover
- AI workflows in consumer photo tools
- Data collection, retention, and training policies
- Consent, privacy, and parental-control design
- How to read a privacy policy and know what it’s actually committing to
About
Ari writes about the technology behind modern photo tools — how AI-generated portraits actually work, what data the pipeline sees, what it retains, and where the ethical decisions sit. Their column at SmilePlease is written for parents who want real answers without becoming ML engineers.
Their approach is translator-first: plain-language explanations of technical decisions, without hype on one side or fear on the other. When a choice is genuinely risky, Ari names the risk. When it’s been overblown by adjacent industries, Ari says that too.
Their core commitment is trust boundaries — helping families know which products actually respect consent and privacy, and which ones lean on vague language to paper over worse policies.