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That doesn't mean that they don't collect that information, however. They collect it, and then they use it to target ads at you. A simple, plausible way this m
by darawk 10y ago
That doesn't mean that they don't collect that information, however. They collect it, and then they use it to target ads at you.
A simple, plausible way this might invade your privacy in a meaningful way is that your home conversations will start being factored into the ads that your shown. Knowing this about Google, I can infer based on the ads shown to you, to some extent, what you are talking about in private.
Granted, the information is incomplete, and it is a noisy signal, but it is a signal nonetheless.
- angryasian 10y agoI don't understand this. Every company collects personal information. How do you think itunes delivers recommendations to get you to buy more music you like ? Yes just about every single company you use is collecting information on you and using it some way that benefits them.
- darawk 10y agoYa, I realize that. I wasn't taking a position on it morally. I was just pointing out that just because they don't sell the information as such doesn't mean that they don't leak the information via side channels.
- jamesjyu 10y agoHow do you know what ads are being shown to me?
- darawk 10y agoIf I am using your device momentarily or simply looking over your shoulder. Of course, this is already a security breach, but you wouldn't expect it to breach the security of private conversations you've had in your home, was my point.