Byron Tau on the New U.S. Surveillance State
The 404 Media Podcast
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Government Funding and Data Surveillance
This chapter explores the intertwined relationship between the US government and tech companies, showcasing how government funding and strategic investments have propelled data-related technologies. It follows the evolution of X-Mode from a safety app to a government-linked data broker involved in mass surveillance, exposing controversial data harvesting practices. The conversation delves into the ethical implications of private investigative services tracking individuals using ad tech data and emphasizes the need for digital privacy protection.
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