AI & Privacy 2 min read

Gotham Sequel Villain Explores Real-World AI & Cyber Threat

The upcoming Batman Gotham sequel introduces a tech-obsessed antagonist reflecting contemporary fears of algorithmic surveillance and cyber warfare.

Dark urban skyscraper skyline in Gotham illuminated by surveillance lasers and cybersecurity code.

For example we need to watch out for people who try to get into our computers. A simple program can show us if someone is trying to get in:


def monitor_access(user_id, attempt_count):
    threshold = 5
    if attempt_count > threshold:
        print(f"Alert: Potential security breach from user {user_id}")
        return 
    return False

# Simulated security event
status = monitor_access("user_99" 7)

Movies and Real Life

The line between our online life and real life is getting blurry. A bad guy who uses technology is very possible. Movies are showing us that the scariest people are not those with guns but those who can use computers to cause trouble. This means Batman needs to change. He needs to use tools to fight this new kind of bad guy. See also: Philippine Pisonet Ban Sparks Heated Digital Access Debate.

Some people are working on new ways to keep our computers safe. They’re using a method called zero-trust. This means they assume anyone can be bad even if they’re not. This way we can build safer systems. See also: De-Googling Android: The Harsh Reality of App Dependencies.

The Future of Gotham

Whatever the next movie is about its going to be interesting. The movie team is making the story more complex. They’re talking about things that matter to us today. It’s not just a hero and a bad guy; it’s about keeping our private life safe. We should pay attention to these things. If you’re interested you can learn more from the Electronic Frontier Foundation. They have lots of information, about rights and surveillance. See also: Is Google Gemini Ruining Nest Smart Speakers? Comparison.

Real-world versions of that surveillance playbook appear in our Ad Block Ghost review and in the de-Googling Android app compatibility test.

Real-world versions of that surveillance playbook appear in our Ad Block Ghost review and in the de-Googling Android app compatibility test.

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