Beyond the terms of service: the hidden reality of data colonialism
We are often told to be careful with our clicks and settings, but AI ethicist Jen Golbeck argues the threat is much more structural. This talk explores how a massive system of surveillance has been built to track our fundamental habits.
Jen Golbeck reveals that modern privacy erosion goes far deeper than simple digital hygiene like reading terms of service or being cautious about what we share. She describes a phenomenon known as "data colonialism," where corporations and governments have constructed a sophisticated system designed to monitor our movements, searches, and daily habits. This infrastructure serves two primary purposes: generating profit and maintaining control. By understanding how this surveillance state operates through the very devices in our homes, we can begin to identify ways to resist its expansion.
Source: Jen Golbeck: How surveillance tech erodes your privacy
