As I stroll down the empty street, a shiny white building catches my eye. It looks like a new Google store. I wonder what will pop up if I google my name on a neutral device. Decades into personalized digital profiles, everything people see online is curated to their browser history and interests. I haven't seen any repulsive republican campaign ad for years (thank god). But it would be interesting to see what a complete stranger can learn about me.
"Hey Google, search 'An', I mean 'Ann Chen Pulitzer' for me?"Nothing appeared on the screen. Hmm...
Someone taps on my shoulder: "ma'am can you come with me please?" I turned around and saw a smiley but creepy staff. "Sure." I followed him into the back of the store. I didn't breach any security measure...right?