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“Management has lost all moral compass”: Android's head of security slams Google's door (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 days ago by Wrongdoer2@sh.itjust.works to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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The reasons of his departure? Military AI, surveillance of Europeans, ethical principles erased.

René Mayrhofer has been protecting the security of your Android smartphone for nine years. He just quit Google for a reason that directly concerns you: the company signed a deal allowing the Pentagon to use its AI for classified operations, and the man who secured your smartphone believes these tools will “probably be used against” European citizens.

Here is the rest of article in French: https://www.lesnumeriques.com/societe-numerique/la-direction-a-perdu-toute-boussole-morale-le-chef-de-la-securite-d-android-claque-la-porte-de-google-n257431.html

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[–] Squizzy@lemmy.world 2 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

I am skimming loads I cannot find a reason for bringing up immigrants and romanis as it relates to android security concerns and spying on allies.

Could you help me out, maybe if I knew what disorders you have I could get myself in that state of mind somehow.

[–] SocialistVibes01@lemmy.ml -2 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

How about telling me what is Ukraine doing on Mali?

[–] Squizzy@lemmy.world 1 points 18 hours ago

I thought you were telling me stuff, seek help man it will improve your life to get the right medication and mental healthcare.

[–] jjlinux@lemmy.zip 1 points 19 hours ago (2 children)

Uh, trivia, nice. I say, maybe drinking coffee?

[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml 2 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago) (1 children)

Mali severed diplomatic ties after Ukraine provided intelligence to rebels, who then went on to kill dozens of Mali soldiers.

You didn't even look it up, because you don't care what happens to Africans.

[–] jjlinux@lemmy.zip 1 points 16 hours ago

You got that last part right, halfway anyway. I'll let you figure our which half.

[–] SocialistVibes01@lemmy.ml 0 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago) (1 children)

I rest my case. Thanks, ~~facist~~ European/UStupor/Zionist.

[–] jjlinux@lemmy.zip 1 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Lol, sure 🤣

[–] Squizzy@lemmy.world 2 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

That guy is deranged

[–] jjlinux@lemmy.zip 1 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

I find it interestingly funny. What goes on inside a head like that?

[–] Squizzy@lemmy.world 2 points 15 hours ago

Very little, a small bit of knowledge is a damgerous thing, even moreso when that mind is simple.