> If private info is the new currency we're paying for access to these services
I would argue that it is not info that's the important issue here, it's share of attention, and the harm suffered by consumers is the unknown effects that is having on their personal wellbeing, as well as society overall.
Of course, there's nothing illegal about this, and forming any sort of a proof of harm would be incredibly difficult. I'm not sure what the proper path is from a legislation angle, but I believe if critical thinking was more valued and promoted, people would be much less vulnerable to harm.
I would argue that it is not info that's the important issue here, it's share of attention, and the harm suffered by consumers is the unknown effects that is having on their personal wellbeing, as well as society overall.
Of course, there's nothing illegal about this, and forming any sort of a proof of harm would be incredibly difficult. I'm not sure what the proper path is from a legislation angle, but I believe if critical thinking was more valued and promoted, people would be much less vulnerable to harm.