It's gotten to the point where our devices know more about us than we do about ourselves. Disturbing and alarming aren't adequate words to describe it.
Great art, literature and civilizations thrived before these things existed. It wasn't that long ago that social interaction was richer, more meaningful and personal. Now, the device owns you and serves as a poor substitute for human experience—curated by those who would seek to control and manipulate you. It's not a good trade. Voting with your wallet and having the courage to reject this horrible tech is easier than you think.
That's the whole idea. It reminds me of a story I once read. Someone wanted to domesticate some wild sheep. So they put food in an open area every day. The sheep would of course happily eat the free food.
One day, the would be shepherd put up a fence on just one side of the area, along with the food. The sheep were a bit wary at first, sniffing around the fence reluctantly, but returned to eat the free food.
After a few days, the would be shepherd put up another fence. Again the sheep approached it warily, but settled as before into blissfully enjoying the free food.
A few days passed, and the would be shepherd put up a third fence, leaving only one way into the feeding area, and one way out. Approaching warily as before, the sheep again settled into eating the free food.
A few more days went by. The would be shepherd put some more food into the area. As the sheep were eating, the shepherd put up the final fence, and now had them fully domesticated.
Apple is 4% of Rothschild family portfolio, making it by far the largest single investment that is visible (up to 7000% of their portfolio is invisible and as high as 1.4t)
The Substack article you shared raises concerns about Apple's new AI system, Apple Intelligence, potentially infringing on user privacy. While Apple emphasizes its commitment to privacy, some experts and users have expressed apprehensions.
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### 🔍 What Is Apple Intelligence?
Apple Intelligence is Apple's suite of AI features integrated into iPhones, iPads, and Macs. It includes enhancements to Siri, text summarization, and image generation. The system primarily processes data on-device to maintain privacy. For more complex tasks, it utilizes Apple's Private Cloud Compute (PCC), designed to process data without storing it or making it accessible to Apple. ([Tom's Guide][1], [Apple Support][2])
---
### ⚠️ Privacy Concerns
Despite Apple's privacy measures, several concerns have been highlighted:
* **Sensitive Data Access**: Experts warn that Apple Intelligence can access and analyze sensitive information from apps, including banking, health, and location data. Users are advised to disable the feature for such apps to protect their privacy. ([New York Post][3], [NewsBytes][4])
* **Integration with ChatGPT**: Apple's partnership with OpenAI integrates ChatGPT into its devices. While Apple states that user requests are not stored and IP addresses are obscured, some, like Elon Musk, have criticized this integration, labeling it as "creepy spyware." ([CCN.com][5])
* **Data Collection Practices**: Research indicates that Apple's own apps may collect user data in ways that are not entirely transparent, making it challenging for users to fully control their privacy. ([Forbes][6])
---
### 🛡️ Protecting Your Privacy
If you're concerned about Apple Intelligence accessing your data, consider the following steps:
1. **Disable Apple Intelligence**: Go to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri, and turn off the feature. ([NewsBytes][4])
2. **Restrict App Access**: Within the same settings, you can choose which apps Apple Intelligence can access. It's advisable to restrict access to sensitive apps like banking, health, and location services.([NewsBytes][4], [New York Post][3])
3. **Review Permissions Regularly**: Regularly check and adjust app permissions to ensure they align with your privacy preferences.
---
### 📌 Final Thoughts
While Apple has taken steps to prioritize user privacy with its AI features, it's essential to remain vigilant and proactive in managing your privacy settings. By understanding the capabilities of Apple Intelligence and adjusting your device settings accordingly, you can better protect your personal information.
If you need assistance with specific settings or have further questions about managing your privacy on Apple devices, feel free to ask.
We knew something was up when a couple of my family members got the new iphone 16 for FREE. It's a promotion right now with Verizon. I guess they are willing to give away the $1400 phones to get everyone onto the new AI surveillance grid. I am still trying to live with my iphone 8 but now many apps are requiring software 17 which my phone cannot upgrade to.
I’m thinking of downgrading to a flip phone- this is a must read for all who are tethered to devices! Everyone! Scary AF to contemplate the implications this cultivates.
Forgive me for not reading the entire article but I read enough to be very scared. I remember a famous ad from Apple where Apple throws a hammer at a screen of some 1984ish gathering. Note they are big brother. Totally the opposite of what they claim. I most certainly will not get another iPhone. Does this apply to Apple 15 phones and earlier as well?
It is not just iPhones folks, the Droids, Google, all are listening. My IPhone 8 works just fine and doesn’t have all the AI bullshit. My carrier is begging me to upgrade.
That is why I have a Lightphone, it does not have apps, it does not spy on me, it does not listen to me and my new one has a camera, which is handy. I would not have any other phone that I have to pay big bucks, that does all those things and collect my browsing data that I pay monthly for them to do. It is nuts to me that people have addictively bought into that bullshit. I also would not have an alexa, nest or a smart tv and yes there is tape over the camera and mic on my computer. Extreme yep!
Absolutely, it’s a drug/mental illness to NEED to be connected all the time. I am old so I remember the one black phone in the house, way before even answering machines and if you weren’t there, they called back or not. I do not answer my phone if I don’t want to and I certainly wouldn’t answer it if I was speaking to someone, how rude. Taking back your life on YOUR terms is a very good thing.
This is an absolute Must read. We need to develop/return to/non digital communication, non digital photography etc., at least in running parallel.
It’s wild how much our devices know.
Though AI’s role is growing, but so is our need for privacy.
absolutely!
It's gotten to the point where our devices know more about us than we do about ourselves. Disturbing and alarming aren't adequate words to describe it.
When the algorithm knows our impulses better than our intentions, it’s a wake-up call. Time to reclaim some of that awareness for ourselves.
People still hold the 100% superpower over devices like this.
Don't use it.
agree, that would be the best approach, however, with these devices more and more being linked to a close eco-system, this becomes difficult.
Great art, literature and civilizations thrived before these things existed. It wasn't that long ago that social interaction was richer, more meaningful and personal. Now, the device owns you and serves as a poor substitute for human experience—curated by those who would seek to control and manipulate you. It's not a good trade. Voting with your wallet and having the courage to reject this horrible tech is easier than you think.
That's the whole idea. It reminds me of a story I once read. Someone wanted to domesticate some wild sheep. So they put food in an open area every day. The sheep would of course happily eat the free food.
One day, the would be shepherd put up a fence on just one side of the area, along with the food. The sheep were a bit wary at first, sniffing around the fence reluctantly, but returned to eat the free food.
After a few days, the would be shepherd put up another fence. Again the sheep approached it warily, but settled as before into blissfully enjoying the free food.
A few days passed, and the would be shepherd put up a third fence, leaving only one way into the feeding area, and one way out. Approaching warily as before, the sheep again settled into eating the free food.
A few more days went by. The would be shepherd put some more food into the area. As the sheep were eating, the shepherd put up the final fence, and now had them fully domesticated.
Apple is 4% of Rothschild family portfolio, making it by far the largest single investment that is visible (up to 7000% of their portfolio is invisible and as high as 1.4t)
Rothschild's are no friends of ours. Smash your
🔻
apple
made me smile, "smash your apple."
ChatGPT responds.
The Substack article you shared raises concerns about Apple's new AI system, Apple Intelligence, potentially infringing on user privacy. While Apple emphasizes its commitment to privacy, some experts and users have expressed apprehensions.
---
### 🔍 What Is Apple Intelligence?
Apple Intelligence is Apple's suite of AI features integrated into iPhones, iPads, and Macs. It includes enhancements to Siri, text summarization, and image generation. The system primarily processes data on-device to maintain privacy. For more complex tasks, it utilizes Apple's Private Cloud Compute (PCC), designed to process data without storing it or making it accessible to Apple. ([Tom's Guide][1], [Apple Support][2])
---
### ⚠️ Privacy Concerns
Despite Apple's privacy measures, several concerns have been highlighted:
* **Sensitive Data Access**: Experts warn that Apple Intelligence can access and analyze sensitive information from apps, including banking, health, and location data. Users are advised to disable the feature for such apps to protect their privacy. ([New York Post][3], [NewsBytes][4])
* **Integration with ChatGPT**: Apple's partnership with OpenAI integrates ChatGPT into its devices. While Apple states that user requests are not stored and IP addresses are obscured, some, like Elon Musk, have criticized this integration, labeling it as "creepy spyware." ([CCN.com][5])
* **Data Collection Practices**: Research indicates that Apple's own apps may collect user data in ways that are not entirely transparent, making it challenging for users to fully control their privacy. ([Forbes][6])
---
### 🛡️ Protecting Your Privacy
If you're concerned about Apple Intelligence accessing your data, consider the following steps:
1. **Disable Apple Intelligence**: Go to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri, and turn off the feature. ([NewsBytes][4])
2. **Restrict App Access**: Within the same settings, you can choose which apps Apple Intelligence can access. It's advisable to restrict access to sensitive apps like banking, health, and location services.([NewsBytes][4], [New York Post][3])
3. **Review Permissions Regularly**: Regularly check and adjust app permissions to ensure they align with your privacy preferences.
---
### 📌 Final Thoughts
While Apple has taken steps to prioritize user privacy with its AI features, it's essential to remain vigilant and proactive in managing your privacy settings. By understanding the capabilities of Apple Intelligence and adjusting your device settings accordingly, you can better protect your personal information.
If you need assistance with specific settings or have further questions about managing your privacy on Apple devices, feel free to ask.
[1]: https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/apple-intelligence/apple-is-prioritizing-privacy-over-winning-the-ai-race-heres-why?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Apple is prioritizing privacy over winning the AI race — here's why | Tom's Guide"
[2]: https://support.apple.com/en-ae/guide/iphone/iphe3f499e0e/ios?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Apple Intelligence and privacy on iPhone - Apple Support (AE)"
[3]: https://nypost.com/2024/11/26/tech/apples-new-ai-could-broach-sensitive-data-experts-warn-take-these-steps-to-protect-your-privacy/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Apple's new AI could broach sensitive data, experts warn - take these steps to protect your privacy"
[4]: https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/apple-intelligence-features-are-raising-privacy-concerns-here-s-why/story?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Apple's AI features might expose your sensitive data, warn experts"
[5]: https://www.ccn.com/news/technology/elon-musk-apple-intelligence-creepy-spyware-ban-apple-devices/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Elon Musk Calls Apple Intelligence \"Creepy Spyware\" - Threatens To Ban Apple Devices | CCN.com"
[6]: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2024/04/10/new-apple-iphone-privacy-warning-issued-by-researchers/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Keeping iPhone Data
Hidden From Apple Is ‘Virtually Impossible’"
ah, someone did his homework, thanks for sharing Mike!
We knew something was up when a couple of my family members got the new iphone 16 for FREE. It's a promotion right now with Verizon. I guess they are willing to give away the $1400 phones to get everyone onto the new AI surveillance grid. I am still trying to live with my iphone 8 but now many apps are requiring software 17 which my phone cannot upgrade to.
My iPhone 11 is still going strong and I don’t plan on replacing it any time soon.
I’m thinking of downgrading to a flip phone- this is a must read for all who are tethered to devices! Everyone! Scary AF to contemplate the implications this cultivates.
And we were told it was chips in vaccines… go figure
Forgive me for not reading the entire article but I read enough to be very scared. I remember a famous ad from Apple where Apple throws a hammer at a screen of some 1984ish gathering. Note they are big brother. Totally the opposite of what they claim. I most certainly will not get another iPhone. Does this apply to Apple 15 phones and earlier as well?
Google has been doing it since Day One. Spying for the F.B.I.
yes, and I have reported on it: https://youtu.be/9GUAI4KB6VQ
It is not just iPhones folks, the Droids, Google, all are listening. My IPhone 8 works just fine and doesn’t have all the AI bullshit. My carrier is begging me to upgrade.
very true!
The solitary, languishing phone booth outside my local cafe is starting to look a lot more appealing.
That is why I have a Lightphone, it does not have apps, it does not spy on me, it does not listen to me and my new one has a camera, which is handy. I would not have any other phone that I have to pay big bucks, that does all those things and collect my browsing data that I pay monthly for them to do. It is nuts to me that people have addictively bought into that bullshit. I also would not have an alexa, nest or a smart tv and yes there is tape over the camera and mic on my computer. Extreme yep!
This is some scary shit.
honestly, I think i'm on my last cell phone altogether - let alone iPhone - yuck!
Look into a Lightphone. I am on my 4th and am not ever going back.
It’s not just the privacy - I don’t want to be so “available” so this is kinda just pushing me over the edge! :)
Absolutely, it’s a drug/mental illness to NEED to be connected all the time. I am old so I remember the one black phone in the house, way before even answering machines and if you weren’t there, they called back or not. I do not answer my phone if I don’t want to and I certainly wouldn’t answer it if I was speaking to someone, how rude. Taking back your life on YOUR terms is a very good thing.
I was unable to finish your good article right now but thanks for writing it.
It's amazing what these companies and governments have been allowed to do.
I'd say they were encouraged...