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What are your thoughts on mass surviellence? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by Zeon@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I'm deeply concerned about the future, everyone I know is using non-free software and firmware, and relying on SaaS like ChatGPT. These companies are collecting and storing our thoughts and personal data, and I suspect they're sharing it with agencies like the NSA. Our cell phones track our every move, listen to our conversations, and record our activities. Google probably logs our search history forever, and Windows can access all of our files. Non-free firmware and the Intel Management Engine can even spy on us, capturing our screen activity and keystrokes. Cameras watch everywhere you move. It's a daunting battle to fight, and it's disheartening to see that even when we try to discuss these issues, many people are quick to dismiss our concerns. What are your thoughts on mass surviellence?

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[–] xiao@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It's a daunting battle to fight, and it's disheartening to see that even when we try to discuss these issues, many people are quick to dismiss our concerns.

You said it all.

Whether we like Richard Stallman or not, we cannot deny that it started (in part) with the "I don't care" and the denigration of free software.

Education systems around the world have failed to promote free software as an IT basis and vigilance against proprietary software lobbies.

My opinion is that after being conditioned by their environment most people have already given up on their privacy, so mass surveillance does not bother them that much...

[–] Stylectro@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 day ago

Richard Stallman
Who dis?