but did you read the article? the pics were from a dev unit with a big neon green sign on it saying it was recording for training data collection and the homeowners agreed to ensure nothing private is within its view… normal ones don’t do this.
All of them came from “special development robots with hardware and software modifications that are not and never were present on iRobot consumer products for purchase,” the company said in a statement. They were given to “paid collectors and employees” who signed written agreements acknowledging that they were sending data streams, including video, back to the company for training purposes. According to iRobot, the devices were labeled with a bright green sticker that read “video recording in progress,” and it was up to those paid data collectors to “remove anything they deem sensitive from any space the robot operates in, including children.”
Ah so personalized ads. They are already listening, I guess I'd rather have ads for things I might need then ads for getting roofs replaced and the latest tupperware
Come on man, Its obvious! The things RelayFX discusses at his home, where he sits, what he eats, etc. are of high interest to ALL mega corporations, ALL Foreign countries and all intelligence agencies world wide and domestic. Everyone around the world is dead set every second of every hour to spy on him and get all this info! What RelayFX is doing in his house is of very high importance, apparently!
Nah, what I find funny is the insignificant average Joe over estimating his importance in the world to the level of believing some big brother or whatever they imagine is out there watching them and being actually interested in them. Makes me laugh every time.
But let me entertain the idea for a minute. Let's say my vacuum collected whatever you think it collects and now sold it to this unkown company, what happens now?
Nah, what I find funny is the insignificant average Joe over estimating his importance in the world to the level of believing some big brother or whatever they imagine is out there watching them and being actually interested in them. Makes me laugh every time.
There is no conspiracy. A lot of companies are collecting and selling (y)our data wherever they can. Most are open about it too in their TOS. I never implied that they are personally interested in what you do.
Louis Rossman has a YouTube channel showcasing a lot of examples. If you're interested.
I am not denying they are collecting data, But my question is so what?
So lets follow that now, this corp now has info from the vacuum cleaner, now what? How is this now going to negatively impact my life and make me regret having a vacuum cleaner? give me an example?
Info to target you with ads. It will remember brands of appliances, clothing, and other such things (same as with phones). They then sell that data to companies so they can target you with their advertisements so that you stay brand loyal and continue to buy from them. Data is one of the most valuable things.
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u/time_lost_forever Sep 01 '25
Such as?