One of my weirder hobbies is trying to convince people that the idea that companies are listening to you through your phone’s microphone and serving you targeted ads is a …

Not my title! I do think we are being listened to. And location tracked. And it’s being passed on to advertisers. Is it apple though? Probably not is my take away from this article, but I don’t trust plenty of others, and apple still does

    • 4am@lemm.eeEnglish
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      6 days ago

      Apple is the one who got caught so far

      If you think Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Samsung et al aren’t doing this, I’ve got a bridge to sell you.

      • Aatube@kbin.melroy.org
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        6 days ago

        I’ll buy-t. What did Apple get caught doing that these other companies haven’t got caught doing?

        Edit: Oh, the Siri settlement. The article linked argues against the claim of it being used for advertising, though.

      • Maeve@kbin.earth
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        6 days ago

        Ok? I didn’t say differently. OP said

        Is it apple though? Probably not is my take away from this article, but I don’t trust plenty of others, and apple still does