Anti-Personnel Computing: A New Malicious Paradigm in Early 21st Century Computing
2025-05-13
This article introduces the neologism "anti-personnel computing" to describe a malicious pattern in mainstream computing of the early 21st century: the use of computing devices harms user interests while benefiting third-party entities. An "anti-personnel computer" is defined as a device primarily used to the detriment of its user and for the benefit of third parties. The term draws an analogy to anti-personnel mines, highlighting the dark side of technology misuse.
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