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'From crooks to heroes' - Dr M cautions about perils of big data

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad today cautioned about the perils of big data in politics, stating that its use can even turn crooks into heroes.

Mahathir said the mass collection of data about individuals can allow experts to determine their likes and dislikes and tailor methods to influence the masses...

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