privacy
Conspiracy theories tagged "privacy."
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Facebook / Meta Secretly Listening Through Microphone
Widespread belief that Facebook's app secretly activates users' microphones to eavesdrop on conversations for ad targeting — consistently denied by Meta but perceived as plausible given behavioral ad data.
Peter Thiel & The Surveillance State
Examining conspiracy theories about Peter Thiel, Palantir Technologies, and the creation of a corporate-government surveillance state — from CIA funding to predictive policing.
Total Surveillance State
The confirmed reality that intelligence agencies conduct mass surveillance of digital communications globally, with theorists arguing the scope goes far beyond what Snowden revealed.
Amazon Alexa / Smart Speakers as Surveillance Devices
Theories that smart speakers like Amazon Alexa record conversations even when not prompted, with audio data retained and potentially shared with law enforcement or intelligence agencies — with several key claims confirmed by Amazon's own admissions and investigative reporting.
Smart Meter Surveillance & Health Conspiracy
Conspiracy theories claim smart utility meters are surveillance devices tracking household behavior while emitting harmful radiation. The evidence examined.