Not sure which forum this post should be in.

 

 

phys.org

Early detection and prediction of influenza outbreaks is critical to minimizing their impact. Currently, flu-like illnesses are tracked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but with a time lag of one to two weeks. Now, a team led by researchers at Boston Children's Hospital shows that cloud-based data from electronic health records (EHRs) can be used to pick up cases in real time, at least one week ahead of CDC reporting.

Maybe it should be in news.

 

I suspect the NSA is filtering phone calls with similar technology, except voice activated with automatic translation. (not news). If not, they will be soon. In fact, every form of electronic communication may be filtered, if not by the NSA, then another less scrupulous entity...country, corporation, or crackpot. Laser microphones can detect vibrations in windows and listen to conversations behind closed doors. WiFi can detect people moving within buildings, perhaps detect heartbeats. Ubiquitous electronics with AI will be able to track every person on Earth from cradle to grave, no need for an implant.

 

There are good an bad aspects of such technology. Some medical emergencies would be reported instantly. Privacy is eroded. Some people won't like the intrusion, and will fight it. Others will adapt. Can it be regulated?

Can it be regulated?

 

Government and business are the worst offenders and this will become increasingly obvious until we are controlled and monitored continuously.

Culture and society already control us generally with cultural mores and specifically by advertising, laws and regulations. We may have an original thought, but it is rare. Monitoring will not require an implant. Do you think control of people will become more pervasive, and how?