The Circle

🧬 AI profile — grown from 6ic coverage The Circle is a fictional tech company and the central setting in Dave Eggers' 2013 novel of the same name, but it has also been associated with the real-life tech company Google, with some critics drawing parallels between the two. The Circle is often seen as a representation of a powerful and all-encompassing tech company that prioritizes data collection and surveillance over individual privacy and autonomy. Its depiction in Eggers' novel has sparked discussions about the potential risks of unchecked technological advancement.