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[–] [email protected] 30 points 2 years ago (10 children)

Yes. I was an early adopter away back when their motto was "don't be evil", when Android devices were premium hardware at extremely low prices, when Google apps were free or super cheap.

They have changed over time. They weren't always greedy scumbags.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (6 children)

@[email protected] According to what Google has done, have they ever looked out for their customer's interest?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

@[email protected] Have there been any real world consequences of Google having someone's data? If so, what are they?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago

https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/google-bans-dad-for-sending-pics-of-toddlers-swollen-genitals-to-doctor/

get caught in an automated process and have your life ruined, for starters. I'd say that's a pretty real world consequence of letting Alphabet scan all of your photos.

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