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Meta could make social media posting immortal — and we should all cancel our Facebook accounts right now (www.techradar.com)

submitted 20 hours ago by throws_lemy@reddthat.com to c/technology@lemmy.world

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The question of whether we'll be uploading our consciousness to a computer is no longer if. It's probably when. That's because these digital consciousnesses – our essences – will likely be the product of an AI's interpretation of ourselves. The breadcrumbs we'll leave across digital files, images, videos, audio recordings, and, of course, all that social media will be an ample resource to reconstruct you.

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[–] switcheroo@lemmy.world 26 points 19 hours ago (5 children)

You all still have Facebook accounts???

[–] zeb420@lemmy.world 1 points 7 hours ago

Unfortunately a side hustle for me is buying cars, putting in some work, and flipping them. Facebook Marketplace has a grasp on the personal classified ads. Craigslist still exists, but results are slim in my area.

I really hate it because I’ll go to look at cars, but end up scrolling mindlessly on the feed.

[–] jjjalljs@ttrpg.network 9 points 16 hours ago

It's really hard to get people to suffer mild inconvenience when they don't emotionally connect with the benefits.

Most of facebook's evils are remote and impersonal. Seeing your cousin's baby photos is real and at hand.

[–] SaharaMaleikuhm@feddit.org 4 points 17 hours ago

Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus Rift?

[–] fierysparrow89@lemmy.world 4 points 17 hours ago

Why, would a closed account be a problem for them? Imagine one day receiving a short video from your deceised mom saying hi and inviting you back to fb for a chat.

But only if you reactivate your account

[–] NewNewAugustEast@lemmy.zip 0 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

You actually ever had one?????

[–] oopsgodisdeadmybad@lemmy.zip 1 points 8 minutes ago

This is such a dumbass take. As in Trump level stupid.