@neil I feel like I'm being chased around the Internet by a slimy AI slop monster that's insidiously engulfing everything I use. It used to be I could just ignore the rubbish bits of the net I didn't like, but no longer.

I hate being forced to move just to avoid all this, not to mention the time involved in learning new tools. And who's to say the services/products I move to won't also succumb?

It's exhausting.

And it takes a huge chunk of enjoyment out of being a fan of tech and computers.

@gilester45 @neil that is so true! "If you don't like it, don't use it" is not working, because that crap is shoved into my face everywhere.
@JohannaMakesGames @gilester45 @neil same deal with always-online cars. I -do not want- a continuously-phoning-home car. But do I get that choice for any car newer than 10 years old? No I do not.

@http_error_418 @JohannaMakesGames @gilester45 @neil toy got me thinking about the cars and I realize there should be a "taking control of your automotive data" talk at #DEFCON's #CarHackingVillage if there hasn't been already.

In any case #EFF has a good article on the subject, and it may be as easy as removing a fuse.

Also, here Is a guide for different manufacturers

How to Figure Out What Your Car Knows About You (and Opt Out of Sharing When You Can)

Cars collect a lot of our personal data, and car companies disclose a lot of that data to third parties. It’s often unclear what’s being collected, and what's being shared and with whom. A recent New York Times article highlighted how data is shared by G.M. with insurance companies, sometimes...

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