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Yes, now when Google's social enforcement algorithms label you an impediment, they can not only delete your YouTube video business and cut you off from your ema

by SiVal 5y ago

Yes, now when Google's social enforcement algorithms label you an impediment, they can not only delete your YouTube video business and cut you off from your email, calendar, and Google Docs, they'll be able to turn the heat off in your house. The march of progress.

protomyth 5y ago
Five years ago, I would have thought you were trolling, but now you are right. With this scorched earth mentality exercised by the big companies, this is a very real possibility. What scared me quite a bit was Apple blocking all services when an Apple Card wasn't paid. That leads me to believe that Google could via an algorithm's decision disable a Nest thermostat during winter. I don't see IoT as anything but a risk.
- ihsw 5y ago
  Google would have the power to enact their racial equity agenda and turn down the heat in white households during winter. Just a few degrees because they "should feel uncomfortable" while black and brown bodies are suffering.
- CharlesW 5y ago
  > What scared me quite a bit was Apple blocking all services when an Apple Card wasn't paid. I'm not trying to sway your opinion of Apple, but you should know that Mr. Curtis's Apple ID problem was discovered to be unrelated. Apple doen't disable Apple ID services because of missed Apple Card payments. https://9to5mac.com/2021/03/03/apple-card-apple-id-unrelated/ https://9to5mac.com/2021/03/03/apple-card-apple-id-unrelated...
  - zodiakzz 5y ago
    ??? Your linked article says the situation is even worse. Not just Apple Card, you can have Apple services disabled if you owe money to any part of their ecosystem.
- arthur_sav 5y ago
  Google is even worse. You can get banned (your entire google account) because of a random algo. https://9to5google.com/2019/11/09/google-account-bans-youtube-emote-spam-markiplier/ https://9to5google.com/2019/11/09/google-account-bans-youtub... Or imagine, they can ban your because of speech their don't like i.e political opinions
skocznymroczny 5y ago
and lock the doors

by SiVal 5y ago

protomyth 5y ago

Five years ago, I would have thought you were trolling, but now you are right. With this scorched earth mentality exercised by the big companies, this is a very real possibility. What scared me quite a bit was Apple blocking all services when an Apple Card wasn't paid. That leads me to believe that Google could via an algorithm's decision disable a Nest thermostat during winter. I don't see IoT as anything but a risk.

ihsw 5y ago
Google would have the power to enact their racial equity agenda and turn down the heat in white households during winter. Just a few degrees because they "should feel uncomfortable" while black and brown bodies are suffering.
CharlesW 5y ago
> What scared me quite a bit was Apple blocking all services when an Apple Card wasn't paid. I'm not trying to sway your opinion of Apple, but you should know that Mr. Curtis's Apple ID problem was discovered to be unrelated. Apple doen't disable Apple ID services because of missed Apple Card payments. https://9to5mac.com/2021/03/03/apple-card-apple-id-unrelated/ https://9to5mac.com/2021/03/03/apple-card-apple-id-unrelated...
- zodiakzz 5y ago
  ??? Your linked article says the situation is even worse. Not just Apple Card, you can have Apple services disabled if you owe money to any part of their ecosystem.
arthur_sav 5y ago
Google is even worse. You can get banned (your entire google account) because of a random algo. https://9to5google.com/2019/11/09/google-account-bans-youtube-emote-spam-markiplier/ https://9to5google.com/2019/11/09/google-account-bans-youtub... Or imagine, they can ban your because of speech their don't like i.e political opinions

skocznymroczny 5y ago

and lock the doors