A groundbreaking tool by open-source intelligence service Lolarchiver can now generate detailed profiles on YouTube commenters based purely on their activity. This AI-powered tool makes digital profiling effortless, providing insights into a user’s geographical location and possible political or cultural preferences. However, concern arises as it may breach YouTube’s terms of service and potentially international data protection laws. The tool’s emergence underlines the increasing ease with which personal markers can be turned into comprehensive profiles, often without a user’s knowledge or permission.
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