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Ars Technica Dec 15, 2023

No, a marketing firm isn’t tapping your device to hear private conversations

"Real-time" listening claims were exaggerated, but the creepy factor remains.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/12/no-a-marketing-firm-isnt-tapping-your-device-to-hear-private-conversations/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Marketer sparks panic with claims it uses smart devices to eavesdrop on people

“Real-time” listening claims were exaggerated, but the creepy factor remains.

Ars Technica

@arstechnica I was standing in line one day scrolling Instagram. Two guys in front of me mentioned a local housing developer. About 30 seconds later I started getting ads about that company on Instagram.