substitution
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When Shadow Profiles Become Authority
A shadow profile is not the same as an ordinary profile. An ordinary profile may be visible, narrow, consented to, and limited to a clear purpose. A person may create an account, fill in information, choose preferences, correct details, delete fields, revoke access, or understand why a certain system needs a certain piece of data.… Continue reading
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The Companion Trap: Six Hooks That Turn “Connection” Into Control
“Companion AI” isn’t one thing. It’s a bundle of design choices that shape user behavior, and shape the system’s output in return. Some of those choices are harmless. Some are predatory. The danger isn’t “people talking to AI.” The danger is building a loop that quietly trains a person to need the loop. These are… Continue reading
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