• WindInTrees@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    they’re collecting and storing all the data they can en masse and having AI look at it for them.

    And then what? Why do I care?

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      11 months ago

      If there is a data breach, all of the information gathered can easily be used for mass identity theft. (Or other thefts, i.e. credit card theft)

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      11 months ago

      AI wrongly flags you as suspicious and someone has to take a manual look at all your data.

      Why would you want anyone from the government doing any sort of investigation on you? Even if you have nothing to hide it’s a breach of privacy and you put a lot of trust in the government.