[Market Trends] ‘AI is reliant on mass surveillance’ and we should be cautious, warns head of messaging app | ABC News In-depth
📌 Challenging Surveillance: The Imperative to Safeguard Privacy and Resist Monopolistic AI Practices
Meredith Whiter, a guest on the show "7:30," discussed the pressing issues related to privacy and mass surveillance in the context of digital platforms. She emphasized the monopolistic practices of big tech companies, which amass vast data on users to profit from targeted advertising and AI training, ultimately undermining privacy. Whiter highlighted the challenges in regulating content on these platforms, arguing that a global uniform approach to digital governance does not suffice. She stressed the importance of maintaining strong encryption for all, criticizing government attempts to access private communications for law enforcement purposes. Whiter also voiced concerns about AI technologies, which she claimed rely heavily on mass surveillance, urging caution regarding the narrative that equates mass data collection with intelligence.