THE DATA AGE

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Your phone knows where you’ve been, what you eat, how well you sleep— and it does this with information you give away, either willingly (to enjoy modern conveniences) or required by pandemic rules. China has some of the world’s most advanced data collection systems, with even villages employing digital technology for farming and safety, but how can it prevent the data from abuse by businesses and authorities? Some people, young and old, are opting out of smart devices entirely—but is that sustainable?