Claude + Consensus: A Powerful Duo—But Know the Risks Before You Click Install
The post discusses the benefits and risks of using AI tools Claude and Consensus for medical writing. Claude, connected to Consensus, offers a low-risk way to access peer-reviewed literature but has potential risks such as prompt injection and false confidence in summarized findings. Cowork, an advanced AI tool, poses higher security risks, including lack of audit trails and broad access to systems. Caution is advised, especially when handling sensitive data.
What Makes an AI Tool “Safe” for Freelancers?
Freelancers must carefully vet AI tools for privacy and safety, prioritizing data security to protect client information and uphold professional reputation while choosing appropriate options.
QR Codes: Convenience Meets Cyber Risk
As conference season gets underway, QR codes are everywhere—on posters, slides, exhibitor booths, and even name badges. They promise quick access to abstracts, contact details, or resources without fumbling for a URL. But while QR codes are efficient, they’re also a growing vector for security threats. As freelancers and professionals in medical writing and editing,
Your GenAI-Assisted Workflow: Strategic, Secure, and Client-Ready
Whether you’re embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to stay competitive, streamline your workflow, or fight back against outdated assumptions about tech fluency, the key is this: don’t just use AI—use it well. This guide offers a clear, practical approach to integrating generative AI (GenAI) into your work without losing your voice, your standards, or your client’s
Using Firefox Containers to Maximize Privacy
Using one set of devices for work and personal business is a common practice among freelancers, consultants, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs, and it puts your privacy at high risk. Here’s an easy way to safeguard your privacy.
7 Easy Steps for Working Securely from Home
Your home setup is likely far less secure than you think. Here are 7 easy steps for working securely from home.
The CCPA: What It Is, What It Means, and What You Can Do
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) raises the bar on consumer privacy, but since the bar is already set so low, does it really matter? Yes. Here’s what it is, what it means, and what you can do.
Upgrading Your Phone? 4 Things You Should Do First
Getting a new phone for the holidays? Before your dispose of it, give it to one of your kids, or trade it in for credit toward a new phone, the FTC suggests you do these 4 things first: Back up your data. Remove SIM and SD cards Erase your personal information. Verify that your personal