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Facebook's new photo app a creepy moment for privacy

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Some technologies are just a bit too creepy. And when they are, it doesn’t matter that they are technically achievable; they are still too creepy. Even in cases where such technology has some practical utility – if it is too creepy, it is too creepy and should...

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