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This is is deeply troubling and underscores why companies like Google must be broken up entirely. I’ve never had a Facebook account, but I saw an acquaintance
by belter 1y ago
This is is deeply troubling and underscores why companies like Google must be broken up entirely.
I’ve never had a Facebook account, but I saw an acquaintance try to sign up. To my shock, Facebook requires new users to enable their camera and take a selfie to "prove you're human."
This isn't just about access, it's biometric data collection...That selfie is scanned, stored, and likely used to train and feed current and future AI systems, enabling surveillance and tracking across the web and physical world.
Now Google appears to be moving in the same direction testing similar biometric requirements maybe just to access content like YouTube videos. This is not about fighting bots. It's about cementing their role as digital gatekeepers with unchecked power.
And it’s a warning. We are entering an era where personal identity becomes the price of admission to the internet.
This is a clear reason why Google must be broken up...Now.