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How much proof is there that smart tvs and phones listen to you? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 month ago by bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Like, we all know they're listening , but can we provide proof?

My friend was complaining about all the new super surveillance that will be government required in cars after 2027, and I said to him dude you have a stock android, you use every AI slop feature, you use a smart TV on your unsecured network, and uses x every day. They have everything they could possibly need on him. Oh and he posts questionable things to fb daily under his real name.

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[-] mulcahey@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Link?

[-] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

One of many,

https://www.gadgetreview.com/federal-surveillance-tech-becomes-mandatory-in-new-cars-by-2027

"The tech involves infrared cameras mounted on steering columns or A-pillars, tracking eye movement, pupil dilation, and drowsiness patterns. Unlike the breathalyzer ignition interlocks from DUI convictions, these systems operate passively—no blowing required. Your car simply watches and decides whether you’re fit to drive.

If the AI determines you’re impaired (blood alcohol ≥0.08% or showing fatigue), it can prevent ignition startup or limit vehicle speed. Think Minority Report, but for your morning commute."

Not that new cars aren't already tracked every moment and government controlled, they are. This is just a worse version of it.

[-] 7toed@midwest.social 2 points 1 month ago

And fuck me not even here did I see or any of my automotive adjacent family had mentioned or knew of this. Fuck thats grim

[-] magic_smoke@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

You can pre my 2012 civic from my cold dead and fabulous hands.

[-] ScoffingLizard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 month ago

No college student can ever drive again?

this post was submitted on 19 Mar 2026

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