The article discusses how modern digital contracts are designed to overwhelm users and not inform them, leading to a lack of real choice in data privacy.
Behavioral data collected from individuals is referred to as behavioral gold and is sold in real-time auctions to various entities such as advertisers, marketers, and insurance companies for targeting purposes.
Artificial intelligence algorithms analyze behavioral data to predict and influence individual actions, impacting spontaneity and control.
The article emphasizes that individuals should recognize the power of their data and be cautious about giving it away, as it contributes to a system that treats them as products rather than people.