Through Conversations Carissa Veliz: Exposing Big Tech, Privacy Threats & The Future of Artificial Intelligence.
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Mar 4, 2024 Carissa Veliz, expert in personal data and technology, discusses the dangers of Big Tech's data practices, the erosion of privacy in society, and the rise of AI's power. She emphasizes the need to safeguard privacy rights against data exploitation, especially as biometric data gains significance. Veliz advocates for individuals to take proactive steps to protect their digital footprint and reevaluate their relationship with technology to preserve privacy.
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Data's Value
- Data's value lies in aggregated millions of data points, not individual sales.
- Google's shift to personalized ads in 2001 sparked an industry-wide data collection race.
Unknowing Consent
- Companies weren't designed to handle sensitive information but exploit it anyway.
- Users unknowingly give up data; terms and conditions are vague and constantly changing.
Government Surveillance
- Post 9/11, governments saw data's potential for national security, hindering regulation.
- This allowed government access to data streams, raising privacy concerns.