Edward Snowden

Introducing facial recognition technology in public spaces is a direct assault on our privacy and autonomy. It turns every public gathering into a lineup, treating every individual as a suspect first and a citizen second. Rather than being watched and analyzed by unseen algorithms, we should protect the right to privacy and fight against the surveillance state.

While the idea of digital representatives simulating their constituencies' beliefs is intriguing, it raises significant concerns about privacy, security, and accountability. Elected representatives are accountable to their constituents and can be held responsible for their actions, something that is difficult to achieve with digital simulations. The potential for misuse and manipulation of digital systems is too great to ignore.

As someone who deeply values the importance of safeguarding our future against potential threats, I believe that frontier AI labs should contribute to a global AI safety fund. These technologies can profoundly impact privacy and security. Ensuring their responsible development is paramount.