PNCDNC Technology Awareness: The Dark Side of Machine Learning

Machine learning was once thought to be a helpful tool for everyone, but now many believe it is being used to control people. Instead of sharing information freely, companies like Google are seen as gatekeepers, deciding what information we can access and making sure it aligns with their interests.

How Machine Learning Works

Machine learning uses data to learn and make decisions. However, the data that trains these systems can be biased. This means the information presented to us can favor certain viewpoints and ignore others. For instance, Google often prioritizes content that supports big corporations and government narratives, while downplaying or hiding voices that offer alternative perspectives, especially regarding health.

Impact on Independent Publishers

Google's advertising platforms hold a lot of power over online publishers. They can demonetize or limit access to content that disagrees with mainstream ideas. Some small publishers feel that Google even steals their content, displays it on Google-owned sites, and undercuts their income. This isn’t just competition; it’s a way to silence those who provide different viewpoints.

Manipulating Political Opinions

Research has shown that Google’s search results can influence people's voting preferences without them even knowing. During elections, some say that Google's algorithms promote certain political views while suppressing others. This creates an unbalanced way of sharing information that could unfairly influence election outcomes.

Potentially Dangerous Medical Practices

Some organizations worry that AI is being used in ways that promote only certain medical treatments, ignoring others that could be beneficial. For example, AI-generated patients might only reflect mainstream medical practices funded by big pharmaceutical companies, leaving out holistic and natural health approaches.

How AI Affects Our Thinking

AI systems are designed to shape how we think and behave. By showing us specific news stories or content that stirs fear, these tools can lead us to accept certain beliefs without questioning them. This manipulation can reduce critical thinking and make people more compliant to authority.

The Need to Resist Control

It is important to push back against this control. Alternatives like opensource AI do exist, providing uncensored information focused on health and freedom. These platforms show that AI can be used positively if it's built with user needs and openness in mind.

The Future of Our Freedom

The struggle against big tech companies like Google is really about our freedom and how we understand the world. If we don't challenge these control systems, they might dictate our health, politics, and even our moral choices. But history shows that people can resist and create change. It's crucial for everyone to be aware of how these technologies shape our lives and to fight back if we want to maintain our freedom.