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For those who have not been following the #CambridgeAnalytica developments this Donald Trump app is eerily similar to early political app plans they developed around the idea of "gamification" to encourage political action, feed news, and track them.
This app was made by uCampaign (more on them in one second).
But there is definitely some connection to data firm Phunware, which also helps in mobile apps for the NFL and FOX.
Read below for a massive loan Phunware just got. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/phunware-data-collection-trump-campaign-coronavirus-small-business-loans/
But there is definitely some connection to data firm Phunware, which also helps in mobile apps for the NFL and FOX.
Read below for a massive loan Phunware just got. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/phunware-data-collection-trump-campaign-coronavirus-small-business-loans/
It should also be noteworthy Phuneware usually operates at a loss, which is a bit suspect.
Does the Trump app also promote gamification? Check mark.
Full realisation of early Cambridge Analytica plans.
Does the Trump app also promote gamification? Check mark.
Full realisation of early Cambridge Analytica plans.
Note: The remnants of CA may not be connected here at all, just drawing the parallels between this app and what CA proposed. So if you are worried about CA and Trump, then you should be worried about uCampaign/Phuneware and Trump.
The early version of this app is seen in this screen shot from 2016. You can win achievements based on political participation and donation
I think the power of gamification in apps is well known. If not, here is some research on its use for health apps
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/6/10/e012447?int_source=trendmd&int_medium=trendmd&int_campaign=trendmd
I think the power of gamification in apps is well known. If not, here is some research on its use for health apps
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/6/10/e012447?int_source=trendmd&int_medium=trendmd&int_campaign=trendmd
uCampaign developed this app. Below is a snapshot of what they can do.
uCampaign also operates the firm Political Social Media LLC, in charge of collecting and managing all of the data that uCampaign collects.
uCampaign also operates the firm Political Social Media LLC, in charge of collecting and managing all of the data that uCampaign collects.
How big is uCampaign? International.
Of most concern is the work uCampaign did to develop an app that helped push #Brexit to success. (Medium blog below is directly from uCampaign CEO Thomas Peters) https://medium.com/@uCampaignCEO/how-trump-and-brexit-used-a-new-digital-organizing-tool-to-win-their-surprise-victories-ceca7c720b3
Of most concern is the work uCampaign did to develop an app that helped push #Brexit to success. (Medium blog below is directly from uCampaign CEO Thomas Peters) https://medium.com/@uCampaignCEO/how-trump-and-brexit-used-a-new-digital-organizing-tool-to-win-their-surprise-victories-ceca7c720b3
Thomas Peters founded uCampaign in 2014. He also founded a peer-to-peer texting app for GOP campaigns.
More on that from the New York Times:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/20/technology/politics-apps-conservative-republican.html
More on that from the New York Times:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/20/technology/politics-apps-conservative-republican.html
uCampaign is heavily pointed to working on GOP apps and collecting data for their constituents.
Here is their work on an NRA app https://adage.com/article/digital/nra-a-secret-weapon-fight-gun-control-app/312577
Here is their work on an NRA app https://adage.com/article/digital/nra-a-secret-weapon-fight-gun-control-app/312577
So what is the point of this thread?
Two fold
All of this came from some quick research based on the fact Phunware, one of Trump's key strategic partners, received a substantial small business loan from the #COVID19 SMB relief fund: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/phunware-data-collection-trump-campaign-coronavirus-small-business-loans/
Two fold
All of this came from some quick research based on the fact Phunware, one of Trump's key strategic partners, received a substantial small business loan from the #COVID19 SMB relief fund: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/phunware-data-collection-trump-campaign-coronavirus-small-business-loans/
Second: Your data and behavior privacy is always at risk and is being used against you in political campaigns.
I hate it, but it is becoming quickly clear being cognisant of how your data is being used against you, and then protecting it, is part of ensuring a healthy Democracy.
I hate it, but it is becoming quickly clear being cognisant of how your data is being used against you, and then protecting it, is part of ensuring a healthy Democracy.
