The Decision Lab Podcast
The Decision Lab Podcast
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Ep. 47: Is Your Data a Weapon? w/ Rob Turley

S2 E47 • Jul 3, 2025 • 51 mins

In Today’s Episode: Is Your Data a Weapon? Join us as we talk with Rob Turley, founder of RevOps Hitman Consulting and veteran in AI and data strategy, who shares his insights on how consumer data is collected, used, and potentially weaponized in today’s digital world. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -The shocking extent of what companies know about you — from your income to your favorite hobbies -How data aggregation is shaping marketing, politics, and even global conflict -Practical ways to protect your digital identity and make informed choices online Questions We Answer in This Episode: -Who’s collecting your data, and what are they doing with it? -Can data really be weaponized to manipulate societies? -What steps can consumers take to opt out and stay safe?

Key Points

  • Understanding the extent and nature of data collection can help consumers make more informed choices about the apps and services they use.
  • Opting out of data collection and targeted advertising is possible but often hidden within terms and conditions, making it crucial for consumers to read and understand these agreements.
  • Data can be both beneficial and harmful, being used for innovative advancements like AI-driven medical research and potentially harmful activities like societal manipulation or cybersecurity threats.
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