10 Wildest Conspiracy Theories In Technology


#5 IBM allegedly cheated in the supercomputer chess match against Garry Kasparov

In 1997, the world was very impressed with IBM’s Deep Blue supercomputer, for it defeated the Grand Master Garry Kasparov in a game of chess.  Since then there were conspiracy theories originated that allege IBM cheated the Grand Master in order to win and drum up lots of publicity.

The documentary "Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine," is based on this conspiracy.

#4 Your digital television box is allegedly wired for video and sound

What do you feel if your TV turned into a big brother with microphones and cameras recording your every move? Freaky right?  According to this conspiracy theory some claim to have found cameras and microphones in TV, supposedly a means for the government to spy on its citizens. Another theory says that these digital television signals are used for mind control and subliminal advertising. It is also alleged that Google, Verizon, Microsoft, and Comcast have all submitted patent applications to allow DVRs to spy on their viewers.

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