Big companies are blending devices and services to categorize users based on online behavior for targeted advertisements and recommendations.
Advancements in AI enable detailed tracking of user data from various sources, leading to effective manipulation for commercial gains.
Concerns arise about the loss of choice in technology consumption, as individuals are pressured to adopt the latest gadgets with reduced features and increased cloud dependency.
Some professionals are advocating for maintaining older software and hardware as a backup to counter the erosion of personal privacy and choice in the tech industry.