Meta’s threads app is a data-mining monster. A free app is free at what cost? Why are we so willing to give tech companies private data—significantly when these companies are pivoting into AI? Not trying to sound like a doomer, but do y’all remember Cambridge Analytica?

Instagram, something you and I (and many others who are concerned about this) use is also a data-mining monster. The data linked to you is the same. I’m glad that Threads is making people more aware of stuff like this, but check the apps you’re already using. It’s not new.

And I’m not saying it’s right. Not at all. More people need to realize that we are always the product when it comes to big tech and shouldn’t be that shocking. It’s also unfortunate that US privacy laws are essentially non-existent, especially for consumers.