Concerns Regarding Big Tech and Data Collection

Tom Kemp, author of the book 'Containing Big Tech: How to Protect Our Civil Rights, Economy, and Democracy,' expresses his concern over the excessive collection of personal data by large tech companies. Kemp highlights the cybersecurity breaches and the vast amounts of data accessed by hackers, leading to the realization that these companies have an overwhelming amount of information about individuals. He emphasizes the need for a federal privacy law in the United States to give individuals rights over their data, including the right to know what is being collected, the right to say no to data sharing, and the right to correct or delete data. Furthermore, Kemp discusses the potential negative implications of AI, as data becomes a crucial component for its development.