Protect Your Work: Move from Windows → Linux

Overview

Big tech companies are collecting user activity data to train AI models that can mimic professional skills. This seminar is about understanding what’s at stake and how to take back control of your digital workspace.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, 28 August 2025

• Time: To be confirmed

• Venue: Footscray Park Campus, Victoria University

• Hosted by: Victoria University Computer Science Society

• Presenters: Dr. Imad Khan & Linux Migration Experts

What to Expect

Part 1 – The AI Surveillance Reality (Dr. Imad Khan)

• How Microsoft and others collect your screen activity

• How AI models replicate professional workflows

• Risks for knowledge workers: privacy loss and job displacement

• Case studies of AI creating “digital twins” of professionals

Part 2 – The Linux Solution

• Why Linux is the strongest option for digital privacy

• Common myths debunked

• Live demo: Linux Mint installation & setup

• Essential software alternatives for professional work

• Troubleshooting migration challenges

• Q&A and hands-on support

What You’ll Learn

• The scale of data collection in modern operating systems

• Practical steps to safeguard your intellectual property

• How to migrate to Linux with minimal disruption

• Ongoing resources for privacy-focused computing

Who Should Attend

• Software developers and engineers

• Designers, researchers, analysts

• Consultants, project managers, and knowledge workers

• Anyone concerned about protecting their digital privacy

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• Cost: FREE