deleted my Reddit account. Only use it if I land there from a web search
Started using Firefox containers - keep Amazon, Google, Microsoft etc in their own containers
Deleted my Dropbox account when they started deploying AI tools late 23. About to delete Google Drive.
Migrated to paid Protonmail. Intend to wipe my Gmail data in next couple of months
Migrated to paid data backup service
Bought a steam deck, connected it to my living room TV and now PC game in my living room (had a steam link but never got into it before, but steam deck has changed how I play)
Cancelled most streaming services
Started using Freetube software and Libredirect to escape YouTube
Installed fdroid open source store on my phone and switched to many foss and non cloud apps.
Basically mostly I’ve started taking my privacy and data much more seriously. I was already privacy “aware” but the explosion of so called AI tools in my industry (healthcare) has made me realise the value and importance of my data, and how much of it is being stolen and exploited by private interests. There are also examples of how private data is being extracted from this bullshit AI tools.
I’m increasingly understanding how important it is now to actively protect my data and also fragment my internet presence as much as possible.