Well I know for a fact that it scans my phone for photos because I’ve taken photos of things and get ads for them on Taobao. I’m on the cusp of finally being putting together my application for permanent residency and people keep bringing up my shady past. I don’t want some damn AI reporting to Beijing that I worked for cash off the books for years. I’ve got a good cover story and I’m sure I can make it fly. They’re getting more and more strict. The latest story is how even Ph.D.s aren’t immune. Used to be they cleared a fast lane for you.