Welcome to the smart city, where technology promises to turn your daily grind into a symphony of automated convenience—if you don’t mind a little surveillance, that is. Picture a life where every street corner bristles with sensors and cameras, recording your every move with unblinking precision. Traffic lights adjust based on real-time data, facial recognition […]
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In this episode of Banished Big Brother, Zach Varnell and Elizabeth Melton dive into some of the most intriguing and alarming stories in the world of AI and surveillance. First, they dissect a convincing AI-driven hoax involving a supposed head transplant system, highlighting the fine line between science fiction and reality. They then explore the
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Welcome back to Banished Big Brother! In episode 2, hosts Zach Varnell and Elizabeth Melton dive deep into the unsettling world of AI and surveillance technology. This episode is packed with discussions on global networks of smart street lights, proposals to blanket the Amazon rainforest with hidden cameras and sound devices, and the creation of
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In the inaugural episode of “Banish Big Brother,” Zach Varnell and Elizabeth Melton explore the impact of AI and surveillance technology on education. They discuss impressive and unsettling examples of AI tools in schools, including AI-generated historical figures teaching lessons and the potential for inaccuracies. They address the use of AI and the ethical implications
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Defending Privacy in a Surveillance Society In today’s digital age, where personal data has become currency and privacy breaches are daily news, the importance of safeguarding personal privacy cannot be overstated. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Banish Big Brother, a nonprofit organization committed to defending your right to privacy and challenging the ever-growing surveillance
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