Banish Big Brother

UnitedHealthcare faces allegations of using an AI model with a 90% error rate to deny care, forcing elderly patients into financial ruin. Meanwhile, drone detection technology meant for border security raises serious questions about its potential for tracking human behavior. And the push for a U.S. surveillance “Iron Dome” signals a massive expansion in monitoring […]

A DNA testing company disappears, leaving customers’ genetic data unprotected—what are the risks? Australia proposes a social media age ban with digital ID verification for everyone. Is this a step toward surveillance or safety? We also examine the legal fight against Clearview AI’s data scraping and discuss how AI-generated art and music are shaping the

A mother in Georgia faces jail time after allowing her 10-year-old son to walk to town alone, sparking a heated debate over parental rights, government overreach, and the role of technology in family life. We dive into the absurdity of mandated tracking apps, the fear-driven policies affecting modern parenting, and the organizations fighting back. Plus,

TSA’s new facial recognition system is here, and Zach shares his recent experience opting out of it with ease. We dive into how to protect your privacy during routine travel and why so few people realize they can opt out. Next, we cover mesh network radios and Zach’s experience using Mesh-tastic devices at a packed

UK chicken owners have to register their birds—and pranksters were ready to troll. From roast chickens crashing government websites to the absurd penalties for non-compliance, civil disobedience takes a hilarious turn. We also dive into AI, from robots bartending to AI-generated art confusing the internet. Plus, how AI feedback loops could degrade search results. Finally,

Oracle’s Larry Ellison envisions a future where AI monitors everything—from police body cams to autonomous drones. But does more surveillance mean more safety, or is it paving the way for abuse of power? Zach and Elizabeth break down the risks of centralized control, discuss the dangers of relying on AI to solve human problems, and

In this episode of Banish Big Brother, Zach and Elizabeth dive into the indictment of Telegram founder Pavel Durov and what it means for tech companies being held responsible for users’ actions. They also discuss Atlanta’s new security robot patrols and the eerie rise of robotic surveillance in neighborhoods. Finally, they explore a U.S. government-funded

In this episode of Banish Big Brother, Zach and Elizabeth dive into the latest unsettling news on the surveillance front. From Ford’s new patent that could turn police cars into mobile speed traps to the dystopian rise of facial recognition vans in the UK, they discuss the implications for personal freedom and privacy. The conversation