Genius on 2.1

[barkomatic]

I just used Genius this morning for the first time and was impressed by the results. It instantly created a playlist of songs that worked well together and included some I had forgotten I had. It's great for when I'm too lazy to make a playlist myself or when I'm pressed for time, such as before a dinner party and guests are almost there.

It's not that anything nefarious could be done if the government somehow found out what your favorite playlists are--by themselves. However, Genius adds to the totalilty of the information out there which is now gathered about your web surfing habits, shopping preferences, the type of books you read at the library, medical information, etc.

For example, an insurance company could see that you've taken anti-depressants at some point in your life *and* determine that a certain playlist on your ipod has depressing music in it -- and determine that you would be too much of a risk and deny coverage.

Another example may be that a few books you read about the Taliban gets noticed by someone *and* a playlist on your ipod contains music with an anti-government message on it. Suddenly, you find you're on the watchlist when you go to the airport and can't board a plane.

You may think its nuts that a company or government agency could look at the music you listen to that way--but they already do. Hello, Patriot act?

 

[barryallott]

Don't want them finding your Britney Spears collection ... anyway its your choice to use it or not.

This was to be private information, how do you know?>

 

[MCRunning]

It's not that anything nefarious could be done if the government somehow found out what your favorite playlists are--by themselves. However, Genius adds to the totalilty of the information out there which is now gathered about your web surfing habits, shopping preferences, the type of books you read at the library, medical information, etc.

For example, an insurance company could see that you've taken anti-depressants at some point in your life *and* determine that a certain playlist on your ipod has depressing music in it -- and determine that you would be too much of a risk and deny coverage.

Another example may be that a few books you read about the Taliban gets noticed by someone *and* a playlist on your ipod contains music with an anti-government message on it. Suddenly, you find you're on the watchlist when you go to the airport and can't board a plane.

You may think its nuts that a company or government agency could look at the music you listen to that way--but they already do. Hello, Patriot act?

Google

 

[trunksu]

if you watch the keynote Steve emphasized it was completely anonymous. i suppose he could be lying.

 

[bluenoise]

if you watch the keynote Steve emphasized it was completely anonymous. i suppose he could be lying.

The terms and conditions also state this. Of course, some conspiracy theorists will still argue my private health insurance company is probably going to determine my coverage based on the fact my library has some music by The Cure and The Smiths in it.

 

[trunksu]

The terms and conditions also state this. Of course, some conspiracy theorists will still argue my private health insurance company is probably going to determine my coverage based on the fact my library has some music by The Cure and The Smiths in it.

lol i think if Google continues on global world domination, it will be like that

 

[chrisgeleven]

if you watch the keynote Steve emphasized it was completely anonymous. i suppose he could be lying.

If he was lying and word got out about that, Apple would get hundreds of lawsuits instantly.

I trust Apple that it is anonymous.

 

[NDimichino]

If he was lying and word got out about that, Apple would get hundreds of lawsuits instantly.

I trust Apple that it is anonymous.

Why did we have to agree to a new Terms and Conditions then? Obviously I didn't read that novel, but there had to be something different? Just details about Genius I guess?

 

[powermixx]

and when Morrissey is followed by Nine Inch Nails, well...it's just not right

Uh yea it is, they both SUCK!

 

[waterskier2007]

It's not that anything nefarious could be done if the government somehow found out what your favorite playlists are--by themselves. However, Genius adds to the totalilty of the information out there which is now gathered about your web surfing habits, shopping preferences, the type of books you read at the library, medical information, etc.

For example, an insurance company could see that you've taken anti-depressants at some point in your life *and* determine that a certain playlist on your ipod has depressing music in it -- and determine that you would be too much of a risk and deny coverage.

Another example may be that a few books you read about the Taliban gets noticed by someone *and* a playlist on your ipod contains music with an anti-government message on it. Suddenly, you find you're on the watchlist when you go to the airport and can't board a plane.

You may think its nuts that a company or government agency could look at the music you listen to that way--but they already do. Hello, Patriot act?

please tell me that it is a joke. wow, some people are really paranoid. you must be highly liberal, am i right