Global Surveillance Networks, Rainforest Spies, Manmade Horrors, & ChatGPT Godmode
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...
AI Teachers, Local Surveillance, Water System Hacks, & more
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...
Hidden Dangers: The True Cost of ‘Nothing to Hide, Nothing to Fear’
“If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to worry about” is a common retort from the average citizen that supports government surveillance. While many think that “having something to hide” equates to immoral or unethical activity, the fact is that many people do have things to hide, and...
Welcome to Banish Big Brother
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...