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We’re not in the world of what ifs and ethical debates. We are in a world where our strategic enemy has a foothold on our digital lives and will likely use it
by kranke155 4y ago
We’re not in the world of what ifs and ethical debates.
We are in a world where our strategic enemy has a foothold on our digital lives and will likely use it against us. This is evidence. We should treat our enemies as enemies. China doesn’t consider itself to be in a friendly competition for dominance. Neither should we.
- 8note 4y agoWe're in a world where Facebook has already used it's power to influence who wins western elections. The enemy was here before TikTok has existed, china is catching up quickly to the western tools for dominance
- throwaway742 4y agoWhy is China our enemy?
- rightbyte 4y agoRemind me. Why should the rest of the world put up with Google and Facebook? Free trade for me but not for thee? This hypocrisy is maddening. Companies need to comply with PI laws. Then there is no need to find excuses to keep approved spyware companies operating depending on where the stockholders live.
- _djo_ 4y ago> Why should the rest of the world put up with Google and Facebook? Free trade for me but not for thee? This hypocrisy is maddening. It doesn't have to, and other countries have imposed restrictions and even outright bans on US tech firms. The EU being the prime example.