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Français(FR) "Officiellement, cette surveillance sert à garantir la sécurité publique, mais son véritable objectif est souvent le contrôle social. Larry Ellison, PDG d’Oracl

Oracle CEO Larry Ellison advocates for pervasive surveillance for social control

Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle, has stated that citizens will behave exemplarily due to constant monitoring and reporting of their activities, emphasizing the deterrent effect. This perspective raises concerns about potential social control and the stifling of dissent, particularly for marginalized groups and in contexts where rights are under threat. The article suggests that such pervasive surveillance could hinder social progress and individual expression. AI

IMPACT This commentary highlights concerns about AI-driven surveillance and its potential impact on social control and individual freedoms.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing a quote from a CEO about surveillance and social control.

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Oracle CEO Larry Ellison advocates for pervasive surveillance for social control

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Français(FR) · [email protected] ·

    Officially, this surveillance serves to ensure public safety, but its real objective is often social control. Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle

    "Officiellement, cette surveillance sert à garantir la sécurité publique, mais son véritable objectif est souvent le contrôle social. Larry Ellison, PDG d’Oracle [...], a déclaré : « Les citoyens se comporteront de manière exemplaire car nous enregistrons et rapportons constammen…