A Hacker's Mind: How the Powerful Bend Society's Rules, and How to Bend them Back

by Bruce Schneier

Today and in the near future, though, the hacking described in this book will be perpetrated by the powerful against the rest of us. All of the AIs out there, whether on your laptop, online, or embodied in a robot, are programmed by other people, usually in their interests and not yours. Although an Internet-connected device like Alexa can mimic being your trusted friend, never forget that it is designed to sell Amazon’s products. And just as Amazon’s website nudges you to buy its house brands instead of competitors’ higher-quality goods, it won’t always be acting in your best interest. It will hack your trust in Amazon for the goals of its shareholders.