Opinion: Big Data, big business, big government, bigger brother.

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    • Abstract:
      The author talks about the impact of Big Data in big business and big government in the U.S. according to a study conducted by the TechAmerica Foundation. Benefits cited include the potential of Big Data in lifesaving, crime reduction and improving the quality of citizens' lives with better services for less money. It also points out the disadvantages of Big Data such as cost, lack of clarity about the level of return on investment (ROI), and privacy concerns.