In the inaugural episode of "Not Dead Yet," Bruce Schneier, a renowned security technologist and New York Times bestselling author, discusses the impact of the Snowden leaks on global surveillance practices. Over 12 years since the revelations, Schneier examines the ongoing tension between privacy and surveillance, highlighting the roles of both government agencies and Big Tech in data collection. Schneier delves into the concept of surveillance capitalism and the increasing influence of artificial intelligence in monitoring activities. He raises concerns about the pervasive nature of data tracking through everyday devices and the potential dangers posed by AI in surveillance. The episode also explores whether personalized advertising should be banned and if AI represents the most significant current threat to privacy.