The idea that there’s all this data on me (or you) that they are trying to gather - but they don’t yet have enough computing power to handle it all is mentally retarded.
I had a conversation with AI about data centers. It's too long to post so I'll give you the highlights.
I asked AI, "Will data centers be used to monitor and control people?"
AI: "The short answer is yes, data centers enable the monitoring and control of people, but they are the infrastructure that makes it possible, not the autonomous actors doing the monitoring themselves. The intent and execution depend entirely on the organizations (governments, corporations, or criminal groups) that store and process the data within them.
Here is how data centers facilitate monitoring and control:
1. Mass Surveillance and Government Control.
Governments use data centers to store vast amounts of information.
2. Corporate Surveillance and Behavioral Control
Private companies use data centers to track consumer behavior for profit, which can translate to subtle forms of control.
3. The "Black Box" Problem
A significant concern is that the algorithms running in these data centers (AI and machine learning models) often operate as "black boxes." (ME: we won't know what they're programmed to do).
Conclusion: Data centers are the engine room of the digital age. They make large-scale monitoring and behavioral control technically feasible and economically scalable. Whether this leads to a "surveillance state" or a more efficient, safe society depends on the laws, ethics, and transparency governing the organizations that operate the software within them."
Every smart device you own in the near future will be connected to data centers. Your phone. Your car. Your refrigerator. Your washing machine. Your automatic sprinkler system. You smart meter. Your home thermostat. Anything that can contain a computer chip will feed your information to data centers.
There is no opt out.