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This is satisfying. The tech is meaningful and can be useful, but it's clear that they're planning to use it to subjugate. Can't fail fast enough.
sSarcely anything more American than this though.
I mean, if you had a MAGA flag, I'm going to remember who you are and forever see it as a demonstration of a lack of character.
For now it's hard to prove because they're being sneaky, but the correct posture to be taking right now is that mass surveillance is ongoing. It makes sense to act accordingly.
Interesting, yes, effective? No.
To have that kind of skillful assistance available for arbitrary purposes should squarely place significant liability, maybe even majority in some cases, on the provider.
E: I am fully aware that I am dreaming.
I know you're just being sarcastic, but there's actually an answer to this, and it's actually worse than I thought. I figured presidential approval ratings (in the mid 30s, I think) would be a good analogue for this. Guess I was wrong.
For those whom the image does not load, it's about 17%.

https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2025/12/04/public-trust-in-government-1958-2025/
Maybe if I were to see them actively supporting progressive causes, like donating money and volunteering hours... Maybe. I need to see action.
They're looking to make RoboCop, and the terminator their reality, I think
My first thought when reading the head of this post was that this might be the only way people will actually be able to afford kids.
This is a much better solution. Beware, if you're too aggressive with settings, it'll break features.
https://f-droid.org/packages/net.kollnig.missioncontrol.fdroid
The one in the play store is neutered, but will give you an idea what apps talk about you behind your back.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.kollnig.missioncontrol.play