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Too much information, courtesy of AI
Dyson’s CameraJet toothbrush, and similar AI health tech, foster self-obsession, generating excessive, unnecessary data. This transforms simple routines into anxious audits. The ‘quantified self’ ideal is perverted into harmful, continuous self-monitoring, leading to orthosomnia and heightened anxiety. The author warns against AI constantly interpreting our lives, urging discernment of truly beneficial information. Resist technology dictating personal well-being; prioritize simpler routines over intrusive, data-driven self-analysis.
LiveMint · Mala Bhargava · Sep 12, 2026 at 1:30 AM