Just finished reading Pedro Domingos' book The Master Algorithm, which also features these ideas. I was way more fascinated by his so-called 'data unions' also mentioned in this book: companies empowering individuals to take charge of their digital footprint. Taking on the data-collecting walled gardens that are currently rising up. Much like labor unions represent workers that suffer from a power imbalance, only for the digital native. Lots of food for thought.
Can you imagine? An automated echo chamber built just for yourself? How terrifying.
Anyone know of any companies working this as a primary/singular focus?