This is why they want those massive data centers, to collect and auto-surveillance everything consumers do with modern 'SMART' electronics and devices. They want nothing private, and "they" (oligarchs/politicos/government) hate our old economic system where we could purchase ownership of utility and use our utility privately in our own homes. Notice how very few reliable electronics and utilities are made here in America anymore? There are still some good independent American brands but not near the amount available as there used to be anymore. Manufacturing products is far less regulated in China today than it is in America for a reason. The reason being they wish to limit our options and squash consumer choice.