Why Tech Needs Whistleblowers
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Whistleblowers have raised the alarm about some of the most significant technology-related concerns in recent memory.But what benefit do those individuals have on the industry at large and the people who depend on it?They Illustrate What’s PossibleAfter revealing what they know, whistleblowers tend to make society at large realize they can’t afford to ignore certain issues.For example, after the aftermath involving Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, most people knew Facebook collected their data, but didn’t consider the possibility of third-party companies using that content.Once the full details came out, though, many people took action by finding out what Facebook knew about them and making their profiles more private.They Spotlight Questionable TacticsPeople commonly refer to the United (...)
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