That's a bit hyperbolic. You can use Purview, SharePoint etc. to remove tags and settings and remove DLP, if you have the rights.

What good is a DLP encrypted file if you could simply open the file after exfiltrating because you used a "compatible product"?

Can we start with more domestic chores then move on to entertainment?

I have a dishwasher, toaster, washing machine, etc.

I want something that will automate the use of the automation devices I already have. I want a robot to load and empty the dishwasher and wash my clothes and bedding then fold and put them away.

I would argue automatic facial recognition reporting to authorities resulting in misidentification is already "oppressive conduct" and guaranteed 50K.

For all you supporters of GOP = small government, here's more evidence they are quick to micromanage your community and life if it misaligns with their social or financial whims.

Sue Trump and everything associated with Trump phone. That's all he understands.

The enemy of my enemy is my firend. - Chanakya Arthashastra

Some times we can have aligned outcomes for different reasons, we just need to be careful as to how we go about it.

Few data centers for American residents means less noise pollution, less light pollution, less water consumption, lower electricity demand etc.

For the Chinese government, it represents a slow down of innovation, advancement and a sector of the economy for the U.S., while a dictatorial China speeds ahead.

It's more like Claude Feeble.

If you live in a major metro area and don't really consume much of Amazon's digital goods, 2-3 day shipping happens regularly for free if you hit $35 and select the free shipping option because there are so many warehouses in and near the bit cities. They clearly don't want to send trucks out without enough goods per trip.

I fee like most of the social media companies' arguments go something like this:

Government: You make cigarettes?
Big Tobacco: Yes.

Government: Smoking cigarettes is proven to increase the risk of cancer, correct?
Big Tobacco: The science is unclear on that, but if it does, we're making cigarettes not the smoke the user inhales. The user creates the smoke after modifying our product and chooses to inhale the potentially carcinogenic smoke. As such, we are not responsible for the use of our product. Hell, we even put a filter on it! What more do you want from us?

"However, Microsoft will maintain a list of recently installed apps, as it is a key way for users to discover new applications alongside the Microsoft Store."

"... alongside the Microsoft Store" is where they are still going to ingest your searches for data mining so they can sell it to whoever is paying for "recommend apps".

I disagree with "peak UI". The Start menu was horribly abused with with branding and indexing/searching wasn't always great.
e.g. Start => Software Co Name => Division Name => Software Name => launch application

Cute... you think these companies won't get some exception for this.

They will frame it as home owner choice to enhance their property and solve some end user problem of AI compute that we all really want and make homes more affordable.

In reality, the house will be pre-built with this thing that you will have no rights to and will not be able to opt out, i.e. have it removed or powered off when you purchase the home or chose to no longer support the service/business. You will be financially liable for pretty much anything the real owner says you are.

Enough already with constant white noise in suburbia. Passenger cars, delivery trucks every 2 hours, delivery drones, home generators etc. The noise of an inner city is inherent, but it doesn't need to be that way for the 'burbs.

Also, what happens when a kid kicks a soccer ball at one of those things? Or the lawnmower flings a rock it?

Does the "data center" owner have unrestricted access to the it and consequently my property?

Does it have to be next to my house?

Can it be moved if I want to repurpose the land it's on now (deck, patio, pool etc.)?

I feel like all of this "let AI make decisions for you" is eroding our autonomy. We will gradually lose our ability to self-direct and plan while being expected to execute what ever AI has committed us to. The elites will be able to have others work AI for them or use it to drive their lifestyle choices so their businesses do not interfere. Or they can completely ignore it. Because the more money you have, the less it matters how much any use of it impacts your decision making. The elites don't need AI to buy them time, that's what they have money for.