Discussion: Social Media and Massive Data Collection & Systems

I’m trying to learn for my Engineering class and I’m stuck. Can you help?

If you have watched the netflilx movie “Social Dilemma” or here is the trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaaC57tcci0

If you are unable to watch the documentary, then based on the trailer for it, describe how computer programs could be used to collect your data and use it. What do you think the network infrastructure and computing power might look like? What are some ways do you think your data may be used? Are you comfortable with how your data is collected and used by companies?