This is a tangent but I hate that there is very little you can do when someone else actions your picture.

Case in point, I once had a co worker take a picture of me and then (without my consent or knowledge) uploaded it to an app that “ages” you to look older (like grandpa old). Then she shows me after the fact.

I had no control over her uploading my visage to one of those ai data gathering apps. I put effort into not willingly giving the powers that be more information for my profile/portfolio.

But you’re right, that even trying to mitigate all you can, they can still build your profile without any of your own input. Just by association.

My aunt definitely doesn't know how to do that. So I'm safe

Yeah, that's why we should demand our cities to break contracts with flock and inform everyone we know about https://deflock.me/

Those cameras are deployed in crazy numbers, but are designed to not draw attention to themselves so majority of people are oblivious.