Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast This Moment in Tech with Meredith Whittaker
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Apr 23, 2024 
Tech expert Meredith Whittaker discusses the rise of AI, concerns about user privacy, and the need for tech companies to move away from monetizing user surveillance. Topics include the evolution of tech, inefficiencies of surveillance-based ad tech, hidden costs of AI models, and the power play of cloud business.
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Tech's Trajectory
- Tech's trajectory is shaped by business models and incentives, not solely by technological advancements.
- The 1990s neoliberal consensus prioritized market trust and distrust of governments, leading to unrestricted privacy and surveillance as a business model.
Open vs. Closed Internet
- The internet has shifted from closed platforms to an open web and back to platform dominance.
- This cyclical pattern raises concerns about loss of openness and control in the digital space.
Signal's Mission
- Signal is a non-profit, private messaging app prioritizing user privacy.
- Its non-commercial nature shields it from pressures to monetize user data through surveillance.