Ethics & Privacy - Podcast 08 - Your Behavior Is A Prediction Product

This podcast examines the ethical and societal dangers inherent in modern digital ecosystems, specifically focusing on surveillance capitalism, artificial intelligence, and social media. Harvard professor Shoshana Zuboff warns that tech giants exploit personal data to predict behavior, a practice she argues destroys individual autonomy and democratic stability. Simultaneously, technical surveys and educational transcripts highlight the security and privacy vulnerabilities of large language models, including risks like jailbreaking and data leakage. From a social perspective, the podcast addresses how these technologies can amplify misinformation, addiction, and mental health crises through persuasive design and social comparison. Ultimately, the authors call for stricter regulations, public awareness, and a shift toward more responsible, human-centric innovation to protect the collective future.