Listen "Mandatory ID and Watermarks: Big Tech's Ethical Failures"
Episode Synopsis
Is the government forcing a Digital ID on a public that doesn't want it, while Big Tech simultaneously abandons all safeguards against Deepfakes? The lines between technology, ethics, and control are vanishing.We dive into two monumental issues. First, the Sora AI Controversy: The visible watermark was useless and immediately bypassed. In a shocking move, OpenAI's Sam Altman is pushing for "societal co-evolution," forcing the public to "adapt to a world of synthetic video." We argue this is "naive consequentialism," shifting the blame for scams and deepfake fraud onto the user. Second, the UK Digital ID Plan: Mandatory for "Right to Work" checks, this scheme mirrors past ID card failures and India's Aadhaar system. We discuss the steep drop in public support, the fear of mass surveillance and mission creep (exclusion of the vulnerable, transgender rights), and why politics, not practicality, is driving the current debate.
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