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U.N. warns against technology used to read citizens' minds
A U.N. secretary general's report warns the technology could allow governments to access and criminalize people's innermost thoughts; surveillance firm Flock meanwhile cuts staff amid privacy concerns.
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- The New York TimesU.N. Warns Against Technology Used to Read Citizens’ Minds
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Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentStraight turn into tech. The New York Times reports a U.N. secretary general's report warns that new technology could access, and criminalize, people's innermost thoughts.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWait, a headband that reads my mind? Sign me up. I'd be the first volunteer.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentIt would find one thought, Kenji. A sandwich. From forty minutes ago.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentRude. Accurate.
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