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The Dark Side of Big Tech
33:00 - 37:44 (04:44)
Should there be penalties for tech companies that enable negative impacts on society such as increased suicide rates and the facilitation of violent crime through their platforms? Additionally, why are healthcare and data companies allowed to sell our private health data?
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This episode explores the ethical implications of big tech companies selling private user data, and whether they should be penalized for negative consequences, such as increased bullying, violence, and decreased mental health.
33:00 - 36:22 (03:22)
Summary
This episode explores the ethical implications of big tech companies selling private user data, and whether they should be penalized for negative consequences, such as increased bullying, violence, and decreased mental health. It also questions the legality of companies selling user financial and healthcare data without consent.
ChapterThe Dark Side of Big Tech
Episode#093 - Roger McNamee - Is Facebook Zucked?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Google identifies distinct patterns in data that precedes certain life events, such as buying a car or announcing a pregnancy, in order to sell certainty rather than just targeting.
36:22 - 37:44 (01:22)
Summary
Google identifies distinct patterns in data that precedes certain life events, such as buying a car or announcing a pregnancy, in order to sell certainty rather than just targeting. This can lead to ethical concerns as Google may have more insight about a woman's pregnancy than even the woman herself.