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Signal’s Meredith Whittaker on Surveillance Capitalism, Text Privacy and AI
On with Kara Swisher
AI, Power, and Surveillance Capitalism
This chapter explores the evolution of artificial intelligence and its ties to surveillance capitalism, focusing on the dominance of major tech companies and the implications of their control over AI development. The discussion critiques the hype around AI advancements, emphasizing the importance of data quality and the need for smaller, specialized models rather than resource-heavy ones. It raises critical questions about the practical utility of AI in various sectors and the ethical concerns surrounding data privacy in a landscape dominated by a few powerful players.
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