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Tag: Abuse
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OpenAI, from Broken Promises to Strategic Obfuscation: Chronicle of a Foretold Decline
“One does not betray intelligence with impunity.” It began with a promise. A vision of artificial intelligence designed to serve humanity—ethical, transparent, open, and collaborative. OpenAI, a name chosen to embody that mission, once stood as a bulwark against the dominance of Big Tech. But in just a few years, that promise has dissolved into…
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Is Microsoft Stealing Our Data with Total Impunity?
Microsoft has once again crossed a red line that neither ethics nor European law should ever have permitted: the illegitimate confiscation of personal data. By simply and unilaterally removing the ability to export Skype contacts — even though the service remains operational — Microsoft today deprives millions of users of their legitimate access to their…
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The Great Merdification (Shitification) of the World
There was a time when “progress” meant better lives, smarter systems, more humanity. That time is dead. We now live in the age of merdification — a slow-motion shitslide into glitchy apps, rigged algorithms, and digital snake oil sold by billionaires in hoodies. The architects ? Oh, they’re right in front of you. Google. Apple….
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Gandi.net: The Fall of an Ethical Internet Pioneer
Investing is not ransoming! What was once a trusted and transparent domain registrar has become, according to many long-time customers, a cautionary tale of corporate betrayal. As prices soar, customer service collapses, and private equity moves in, is Gandi.net on its way to becoming a legalized scam? A Trap Disguised as Loyalty: Renewal Prices Skyrocket…
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Why Sogexia Is a Platform to Avoid
Sogexia*, a fintech of French origin now based in Luxembourg post-Brexit, markets itself as a modern alternative to traditional banking but has come under scrutiny for questionable practices and frequent complaints from users. Beneath its appealing façade lies a troubling pattern of unfulfilled promises and operational failures. Here’s why Sogexia should be avoided, especially by…
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Are Prepaid Cards Convenient or Just Plain Exploitative?
Prepaid cards promise financial flexibility, but are they truly convenient? Certain providers seem to gorge themselves, profiting massively while making life harder for customers. Hidden fees and restrictive terms may turn this convenience into exploitation. Explore the real cost behind the promise. Veritas Mastercard: A Case Study in Customer Disservice Prepaid cards, or “Prepaids,” have…
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A Corporate Culture of Customer Contempt?
Some companies seem to treat customers with an indifference that feels almost embedded in their corporate culture. This attitude isn’t confined to the private sector—it’s often reflected in public administrations as well, particularly in regions with bureaucratic inefficiencies. France, including its overseas territories, provides stark examples of such institutionalized disregard for user rights. This phenomenon…