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Can Big Tech Be Contained?
Jun 13, 2024
Tom Kemp, with a plan to rein in big tech companies, discusses the impacts of data accumulation by major tech firms like Google and Meta on civil rights, economy, and democracy. The conversation covers concerns about identity theft, AI advancements, challenges of online safety for kids, bias in AI, anti-competitive behavior, and hindrance to innovation.
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Quick takeaways
- Extensive data collection by Big Tech poses risks like identity theft and AI exploitation.
- Big Tech's monopoly stifles competition, innovation, and can lead to wealth disparity and threats to democracy.
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Implications of Digital Exhaust and Data Monetization by Big Tech
Big Tech companies like Google and Meta collect massive amounts of personal data emitted as 'digital exhaust' during online activities, allowing for detailed profiling and targeted advertising. The extensive data collection presents risks as it can be weaponized, leading to threats like identity theft and exploitation through artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
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