

Microtargeting as information warfare.
9 snips Mar 3, 2021
Major Jess Dawson, a representative from the Army Cyber Institute, discusses the alarming rise of microtargeting in information warfare. She uncovers how personal data is sold by apps without consent, raising significant privacy concerns. The conversation also dives into the implications of government surveillance and the need for legal regulations. They highlight the dark side of micro-targeted advertising, revealing its transformation into a tool for misinformation, and call for greater transparency in social media algorithms to safeguard user rights.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Data Privacy Under Scrutiny
03:06 • 15min
Exploring Legal Principles and Micro-Targeting Threats
17:48 • 4min
The Dark Side of Micro-Targeted Advertising
21:33 • 4min
Regulating the Digital Advertising Landscape
25:24 • 7min
The Call for Transparency in Social Media Algorithms
32:41 • 4min