"I remember the furore when Intel introduced a unique CPU identifier in the Pentium 3. Now they have a microprocessor and OS running as a computer subsystem on every Intel server and laptop which is able to do pretty much what it likes with your system and people don't bat an eyelid."

20 years ago most people would have sued anyone revealing to the world what they and their kids are happily telling on Facebook today. Give them some more years and they will pray to have a SWAT team guarding their bedroom when they're sleeping.