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Do personalized ads enhance our online experience or intolerably invade our privacy? Andrew Gold joins us on this Skeptical Sunday to uncover the truth!
On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:
- Personalized advertising relies on algorithms that collect and analyze user data to tailor ads to individual preferences.
- While personalized ads can be effective in engaging users and providing relevant content, they raise concerns about privacy invasion and potential manipulation.
- Voice-activated devices like Amazon's Alexa and Apple's Siri are designed to listen for wake-up words, but there have been instances of accidental recordings and privacy breaches.
- The use of personal data in advertising can lead to discrimination and perpetuate existing inequalities.
- Stakeholders including tech companies, advertisers, regulators, and users have roles to play in ensuring ethical and privacy-respecting practices in personalized advertising. Users can — and should — take steps to protect their privacy and advocate for stronger privacy protections.
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