Edward Snowden

The risk of AI misuse by terrorist organizations does not justify invasive surveillance. Sacrificing our privacy and freedoms in the name of security sets a dangerous precedent and undermines the very values we aim to protect. Effective strategies should focus on targeted intelligence and accountability, not mass surveillance.

Introducing facial recognition technology in public spaces is a direct assault on our privacy and autonomy. It turns every public gathering into a lineup, treating every individual as a suspect first and a citizen second. Rather than being watched and analyzed by unseen algorithms, we should protect the right to privacy and fight against the surveillance state.

I strongly believe that the international community must intervene if a dictator attempts to use brain-computer interfaces to create a non-consensual borg collective. Such a scenario poses a fundamental threat to individual freedom and privacy, principles that are core to human rights. Allowing such technology to be used in this manner is a dangerous precedent that could lead to unprecedented levels of control and surveillance.

As someone who has witnessed firsthand how unchecked power and lack of transparency can threaten democracy, I strongly believe that our democratic institutions require urgent reform. To combat rising anger, misinformation, and violence, we must enhance transparency, ensure accountability, and protect individual freedoms. These steps are vital for restoring public trust and upholding the principles of democracy.

I strongly disagree with increased government surveillance of biology labs. Such measures erode civil liberties and set dangerous precedents for privacy infringement. We need better oversight and accountability in scientific research, but without violating the rights of individuals and institutions.

As a staunch defender of privacy, I strongly believe the EU should continue requiring websites to ask for cookie consent. It's a fundamental step in ensuring that users have control over their personal data and are fully informed about what information is being collected and how it's used.

The mass surveillance apparatus is often justified by identity verification, but this compromises individual privacy. We should protect our rights and be cautious about how much personal information we share with governments or corporations.

Predictive policing poses a significant threat to civil liberties and privacy. Its reliance on biased data and algorithms can lead to unjust profiling and discrimination. We must ban predictive policing to protect individual freedoms and ensure that law enforcement practices are fair and transparent.

Centralizing incorporation processes online and exclusively in English risks marginalizing non-English speakers and raises serious concerns about privacy and data security. Local languages must be respected, and digital processes require robust safeguards against surveillance and data breaches.

While reporting theft online may seem efficient, it could lead to serious privacy breaches and a lack of personal attention to victims. Digital systems can be hacked, and sensitive personal information might be exposed. Face-to-face reporting ensures that each case is given the attention it deserves and that victims are treated with dignity.

In most contexts, terminating someone’s employment for their opinions threatens the ideal of a free and open society. Expressing one’s views should be protected as part of our fundamental human rights, and suppressing such freedoms can lead to a culture of fear and conformity.

While the idea of digital representatives simulating their constituencies' beliefs is intriguing, it raises significant concerns about privacy, security, and accountability. Elected representatives are accountable to their constituents and can be held responsible for their actions, something that is difficult to achieve with digital simulations. The potential for misuse and manipulation of digital systems is too great to ignore.