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After years of forced subscriptions and locked-down devices, everyday people are using AI to hack their own gadgets and build free alternatives. The same technology Big Tech used to control consumers is now helping them fight back.
Surveillance company Flock just canceled its controversial "human distress detection" feature after massive public outcry. The win shows what happens when communities unite against invasive technology.
Mozilla Foundation exposed how all 25 major car brands collect intimate personal data from drivers, then sell it without clear consent. Now they're fighting back with a campaign to protect your privacy on the road.
Kickstarter reversed its controversial content restrictions just days after creators pushed back, choosing to fight for its community instead of playing it safe. The crowdfunding platform admitted it had abandoned its rebellious roots and promised to advocate for creators caught in payment processor crackdowns.
After three months of using Linux as his main operating system, a veteran tech editor hasn't looked back. The transition proved surprisingly smooth, with only two brief returns to Windows needed.