Recent discoveries could well provide surprising and worrying answers for users of these omnipresent technologies.
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Concrete evidence finally revealed
The tech world is abuzz after documents were released that reveal potential surveillance through our smartphones. The information suggests that the microphones on our devices could be left on at all times.
Testimonies and investigations have long attempted to prove this theory, but without conclusive success. This time, the evidence seems more tangible and could shake our trust in these devices.
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The cost and feasibility of permanent listening
Continuously recording conversations on a global scale would seem like a daunting task. Processing billions of hours of conversations to target ads is technically complex and economically expensive.
Tech companies would be taking a huge risk for limited profits. Plus, they would be exposing themselves to a global scandal.
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Other means of surveillance
GAFAM do not need to listen to our conversations to target us effectively. The traces left on the Web are enough to understand our habits and anticipate our needs.
As we browse the Internet, we leave behind valuable clues for advertising agencies. This data is more than enough to create detailed and accurate profiles.
| Résumé | Informations |
|---|---|
| 📝 Evidence | Documents reveal potential surveillance through smartphone microphones |
| 💰 Cost | Continuous recording is technically complex and expensive |
| 🔍 Alternatives | Web traces are enough for GAFAM to target users |
To go further in the reflection:
- How web giants use your data
- The Ethical Implications of Digital Surveillance
- How to protect your privacy online
Are these revelations just the tip of the iceberg of digital surveillance?
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