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OC375

(1,158 posts)
10. Taken to its logical end, just track everyone always.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 03:54 PM
Yesterday

You'll always know who the criminal is, for every crime, however minor. Cookies, embedded AI agents, cameras, GPS, it could be done. Easily.

At some point, personal privacy and security are more of a concern to me than security of the group. Sorry, gang, but that's how I roll.

Wonder when or if we'll get a chance to draw the line? Wonder if we would actually part with our conveniences if it meant not being tracked, monetized and shilled to constantly? I think we're use to it.

Not a big leap to figure out who spends all the money they get paid, and quit hiring savers, to keep the employees on the hook. How about a pay cut, then a loan pitched by a wholly owned subsidiary of your employer to help you through the tough times... then another 10% pay cut? You might have quit over the whole 20%, so you're welcome. And, you can keep your job if you keep paying the loan.

AI is fascinating.

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So how will MAGA shitcasters exchange messages by shady bot filled Russian social media apps? Initech Yesterday #1
They can't even regulate the old wireline/VOIP lines mdbl Yesterday #2
They want to track us 24/7/365. WestMichRad Yesterday #3
Technofascism Is Coming 2na fisherman Yesterday #8
It's all MY FAULT! They want to stop all my burner phone threats to evil Republican politicians.... Jack Valentino 21 hrs ago #25
I get why this is controversial genxlib Yesterday #4
Agreed. The Madcap Yesterday #5
Freedom is scary, isn't it. ret5hd 21 hrs ago #23
Yes, they are often used for nefarious purposes Jilly_in_VA Yesterday #6
Every "current"mystery I read has someone with a burner phone trying to hide. efhmc 19 hrs ago #30
Republicans never cared for privacy of the public dave99 Yesterday #7
This will destroy pay as you go phone options for millions of americans who don't want to be tied to a contract. nt ImNotGod Yesterday #9
See, this is the part I don't understand.. Karma13612 Yesterday #15
Yours is not a burner phone SpankMe 23 hrs ago #18
Well what was the answer? Did he have Prince Albert in a can or not? efhmc 18 hrs ago #31
Ohhhh! Karma13612 17 hrs ago #32
Taken to its logical end, just track everyone always. OC375 Yesterday #10
Track everyone, always? WestMichRad Yesterday #12
it also smacks of "if you're doing nothing wrong you've got nothing to worry about" Skittles Yesterday #13
Yep. Fascists LOVE to use that line as a justification for every fucking thing they do. Karasu 22 hrs ago #22
yes Skittles 19 hrs ago #29
Exactly OC375 Yesterday #16
Your implanted chip not fooled 21 hrs ago #26
But that will mess up all the cop shows on TV. DavidDvorkin Yesterday #11
Once again, the Party of Liberty and Small Government dalton99a Yesterday #14
Scared shitless of the coming protests orangecrush Yesterday #17
Now do crypto! purr-rat beauty 23 hrs ago #19
They did this in Mexico and gangsta's just had another person buy their phone and use their ID Card. n/t Jacson6 22 hrs ago #20
This is a level of fascism you aren't seeing in any other "first-world" country. They are pushing the surveillance shit Karasu 22 hrs ago #21
That's just great. A new market for identity thieves... hunter 21 hrs ago #24
Using their argument dark money PACs should be abolished as well and donors should register. cstanleytech 20 hrs ago #27
Can't wait to ditch cell phones upon retirement. OC375 20 hrs ago #28
how will this stop scammers calling from India for example? Layzeebeaver 16 hrs ago #33
People think cell phones are private? twodogsbarking 12 hrs ago #34
It's for national security. twodogsbarking 12 hrs ago #35
They are hypocrites. SamuelAdams 12 hrs ago #36
Does this include the Trump family's burner phones? travelingthrulife 10 hrs ago #37
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