Here's a fundamental truth that HNers can't or won't accept: Consumers don't care about privacy, at all. Maybe conceptually, they might object to Big Tech knowi

Here's a fundamental truth that HNers can't or won't accept: Consumers don't care about privacy, at all. Maybe conceptually, they might object to Big Tech knowing as much as they do, but it doesn't affect their decisions in any way. They simply don't care that Google Maps is always tracking their location, that an Echo Show has a camera and mic that can be remotely activated, that TikTok is logging their viewing habits down to the millisecond, nor that their Smart TVs are logging their media choices. They just don't care. It doesn't affect their willingness to use or buy technology in the slightest. The comment you quoted and your agreement shows this quite plainly. This actually bodes well for AI services, as they will be more useful the more they know about you. Your age, gender, sexual preferences, religion, work, family, possessions, money, tax records, account logins, schedule, habits, health records, etc. will help AIs to help you. This is the inevitable end game for AI services, so the fact that your average joe has no real conviction about privacy will hasten that future. Side note: If your business or product plan includes "privacy" as one of its core features, expect limited success as you're targeting a very niche part of the market. No one cares.