Big Tech Mindful and Observant
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2024 11:05 am
I recently was invited by Apple to upgrade my iMac by downloading the newest version. I did it.
However, in the process I noticed a little field with a long scroll and I was to choose whether to read it and agree to its new terms for agreement.
It was a ridiculous long read, and I skipped some parts, but in the middle of the damn piece I found this.
Submissions Guidelines: You may not use the Services to:
n Post any materials that (i) you do not have permission, right or license to use, or (ii) infringe on the right of any third party.
n Post objectionable, offensive, unlawful, deceptive, inaccurate, or harmful content;
n Post personal, private or confidential information belonging to others;
n Request personal information from a minor;
n Impersonate or misrepresent your affiliation with another person, or entity;
n Post or transmit spam, including but not limited to unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, or informational announcements;
n Post, modify, or remove a rating or review in exchange for any kind of compensation or incentive;
n Post a dishonest, abusive, harmful, misleading, or bad-faith rating or review that is irrelevant to the content being reviewed.
n Lan(d) or engage in any illegal, fraudulent, or manipulative activity.
So there we have it. Apple is now in the business of monitoring how we think and/or speak. How can I say that? Because while using my Apple computer Apple's A.I. bots are looking over my shoulder.
I've written a lot over the years about censorship, but yet I was surprised to see Apple require that I agree to their brand of censorship before I could use my own Apple computer. Damn!
Comments, anyone?
However, in the process I noticed a little field with a long scroll and I was to choose whether to read it and agree to its new terms for agreement.
It was a ridiculous long read, and I skipped some parts, but in the middle of the damn piece I found this.
Submissions Guidelines: You may not use the Services to:
n Post any materials that (i) you do not have permission, right or license to use, or (ii) infringe on the right of any third party.
n Post objectionable, offensive, unlawful, deceptive, inaccurate, or harmful content;
n Post personal, private or confidential information belonging to others;
n Request personal information from a minor;
n Impersonate or misrepresent your affiliation with another person, or entity;
n Post or transmit spam, including but not limited to unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, or informational announcements;
n Post, modify, or remove a rating or review in exchange for any kind of compensation or incentive;
n Post a dishonest, abusive, harmful, misleading, or bad-faith rating or review that is irrelevant to the content being reviewed.
n Lan(d) or engage in any illegal, fraudulent, or manipulative activity.
So there we have it. Apple is now in the business of monitoring how we think and/or speak. How can I say that? Because while using my Apple computer Apple's A.I. bots are looking over my shoulder.
I've written a lot over the years about censorship, but yet I was surprised to see Apple require that I agree to their brand of censorship before I could use my own Apple computer. Damn!
Comments, anyone?