BIG BROTHER ORACLE: ELLISON DECLARES AI MASS SURVEILLANCE KEEPS EVERYONE IN LINE; COPS & CITIZENS 'ON BEST BEHAVIOR' UNDER CONSTANT WATCH
Recent declarations by Oracle co-founder, Larry Ellison, have caused a maelstrom of controversy and conversation. In an unprecedented move, Ellison announced that Oracle is prepared to deliver the AI infrastructure required to drive a program of mass surveillance which, he asserts, is the inevitable trajectory our society is moving towards.
Ellison's vision for implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into our societal fabric isn't simply about catching wrongdoers but creating a society in which constant accountability is the norm. By harnessing the power of high-tech AI compliance, Ellison believes that this surveilled society will keep everyone 'on their best behavior' and thus, create a safer and smarter world.
In a radical proposition, Ellison floated the idea of police officer body-worn cameras being constantly in record mode. Easing concerns about violation of privacy, he suggested that to review any captured footage, a subpoena would be mandatory. His rationale behind such an assertion is that AI technology would serve as a robust and unbiased counterbalance to prevent abuse of police power.
As provocative as this is, Ellison's vision isn't confined to the police. He goes further, proposing that the everyday citizen could also be under constant surveillance, though he stops short at detailing explicit sources of these hypothetical recordings.
He continued his projection, imagining the application of AI integrated drones and satellite imagery in law enforcement, to efficiently track down suspects. This technology, he points out, could also revolutionize the agricultural industry by providing accurate forecasts of crop yields.
The aftershocks of Ellison's bold pronouncements are currently being felt across society and in various professional spaces. Oracle, so far, has been conspicuously silent despite repeated requests for comments and clarification in response to Ellison’s statements.
This move by Ellison sends society into a paradigm shift in the perception of surveillance, privacy, and accountability. Right now, the ratio of fear to excitement over this brave new world of AI surveillance is still very much preponderantly skewed towards fear. But as the dust settles, it's important to remember not to demonize technology; instead, it's essential we restructure our policies and the way we use technology, to ensure accountability and security coexist with the sanctity of our individual freedom. The coming years will certainly be instrumental in determining the course we take, and the future we create.
Indeed, it's increasingly evident that tech-giants may see themselves as the gatekeepers of our future. While Oracle and Ellison's readiness to rise to this role is a vivid example, society must remain vigilant and actively engaged to ensure that our future is driven not by the interests of those who hold the power, but based on a shared vision of progress, security, and the protection of basic human rights.