Inside the Surveillance Industrial Complex
Synopsis
A 32% increase in cooperation from over 45,000 companies in 2012 illustrates the deep ties between the NSA and the tech industry.
Synopsis
Roy Singham, CEO of Thoughtworks, expresses concern over the collusion between tech companies and the National Security Agency. The documentary outlines how the NSA has formed partnerships with over 80 corporations, including Google and Facebook, to collect user data. It details the implications of these relationships for privacy and security, revealing that AT&T set up a special room to intercept calls for government surveillance. The episode also addresses the potential consequences for historical narratives if unchecked surveillance continues.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out how AT&T facilitated government spying.
- See the dramatic increase in data sharing by Facebook.
- Meet Roy Singham, who criticizes corporate-government collusion.
Did You Know
- The NSA reported a 32% increase in cooperation from over 45,000 companies in fiscal year 2012.
- Data cooperation from Google increased by 63%, Facebook by 131%, and Skype by 248%.
- AT&T set up a special room to intercept calls that the government wanted to spy on.
- The NSA has partnerships with 80 major global corporations, including tech companies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What agency originally created the Internet?
The Internet was originally created by a government defense agency.
How much did cooperation from companies increase in fiscal year 2012?
Cooperation from over 45,000 companies increased by 32% in fiscal year 2012.
What was the increase in data from Google reported by the NSA?
The NSA reported a 63% increase in data from Google.
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