S2E556 - Why Big Tech Keeps Collecting More Data (And Why It May Not Help as Much as You Think)

Technology companies are constantly gathering massive amounts of information from users, devices, and online behavior. The idea is simple: more information can help systems learn patterns, improve predictions, and make digital services smarter. From recommendation systems to search engines and virtual assistants, many of the tools people use every day are powered by algorithms that improve as they are exposed to larger and larger datasets. This ongoing pursuit has fueled an intense competition among companies that want to build the most accurate and reliable systems possible.

But there is an interesting twist that often gets overlooked. While...