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Emily Bender proposes "second-hand surveillance" zones

Emily M. Bender introduced the concept of "second-hand surveillance," drawing a parallel to second-hand smoke. She expressed appreciation for the idea of creating "off record zones" where individuals can be free from such surveillance, referencing a project at www.offrecordzones.org. AI

RANK_REASON The item discusses a conceptual idea about surveillance and privacy zones, presented by a known academic.

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Emily Bender proposes "second-hand surveillance" zones

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  1. Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 English(EN) · emilymbender.bsky.social ·

    The notion of "second-hand surveillance" (on analogy to second-smoke) seems powerful -- and more generally I really appreciate the idea of zones where one can b

    The notion of "second-hand surveillance" (on analogy to second-smoke) seems powerful -- and more generally I really appreciate the idea of zones where one can be free of this. From @ajlunited.bsky.social www.offrecordzones.org >>