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SamKnows Broadband Testing, Government Internet Monitoring
The European Commission has appointed SamKnows to distribute "white boxes" to citizens to test internet speeds. The hosts warn that this technology, which is being baked into consumer routers, is a tool for government monitoring of internet activity, playing on the name "Sam Knows" as a reference to Uncle Sam.
SamKnows, FCC Broadband Monitoring and Router Privacy
The FCC has launched a program with SamKnows to distribute free broadband routers to U.S. citizens to monitor ISP performance. The technology, which includes "secret sauce" software, was previously tested in the United Kingdom. The hosts warn that these devices may serve as a voluntary surveillance network, allowing the government to monitor home internet activity under the guise of consumer protection.
