Data, Privacy, and Conflicts of Interest

This chapter examines revelations regarding Elon Musk's ties to government initiatives, particularly in relation to NASA budget cuts and potential conflicts of interest benefiting SpaceX. It further investigates the implications of new federal data-sharing initiatives by tech companies, raising alarms about privacy and surveillance risks associated with personal data consolidation. The discussion also touches on skepticism surrounding a presidential commission report on childhood health and the broader issues of using AI in research amid concerns about data validity.