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Re:Police are requesting data from smart speakers by maerF0x0 on Monday October 05, 2020 @02:04PM (#24690279)
> I honestly do not get it.

You underestimate the power of social status and conspicuous consumption[1]. I would say it's been the fundamental driver of our society for quite some time now (maybe since early 1920's?, briefly paused for WW2)

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conspicuous_consumption

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Re:Police are requesting data from smart speakers by A4ET8a8uTh0 on Monday October 05, 2020 @03:45PM (#24691279)
I think that may be a factor, but I also remember that Mark Zuckerberg goes to some lengths to protect his privacy ( https://nypost.com/2020/07/04/mark-zuckerberg-accused-of-col... ). It would appear that true power can buy privacy, while gadgets are for the hopeful arrivals.

edit: added link

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