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Tech, Power, and Privacy: A Troubling Nexus
This chapter examines the stark power imbalance between consumers and large tech corporations, emphasizing the latter's influence on both individual privacy and democratic processes. It explores the tactics used by these companies and authoritarian regimes for surveillance and social control, highlighting the risks faced by dissidents and activists. The discussion raises critical ethical questions about personal data usage and the implications for privacy rights in the modern digital age.