Is Google Maps for Mars an Invasion of Privacy?

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Google Maps for Mars has sparked a discussion about the reliance on existing data from NASA rather than investing in proprietary satellite technology and exploratory missions. Some participants express concern that while the platform is useful, it lacks originality and depth without direct investment from Google. The images utilized are sourced from NASA, which raises questions about data ownership and privacy, particularly regarding Google's broader data collection practices. The conversation highlights a tension between the utility of shared scientific data and concerns over surveillance and data privacy.
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Not bad, but if Google really wants to be global and universal, they might have to actually invest in their own satellites and exploratory missions rather than get on others' data.
 
Well drat! That makes http://www.davesbrain.ca/mars_atlas.php?map=altitude&grid=on&labels=on" kind of moot...
 
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Not bad, but if Google really wants to be global and universal, they might have to actually invest in their own satellites and exploratory missions rather than get on others' data.

The images are from NASA, therefore it is our data. Also, do you want google spying on us?
 
dduardo said:
The images are from NASA, therefore it is our data. Also, do you want google spying on us?

Surface images of Earth are not as useful as the emails, credit card info, etc that Google already has access to
 

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