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A common misconception is that targeting is about your interests. An AI won't select ads for things you want. Instead, it will use all of that tracking data to
by pdkl95 10y ago
A common misconception is that targeting is about your interests. An AI won't select ads for things you want. Instead, it will use all of that tracking data to select ads that are more effective at misleading you or changing your interests.
- tomjen3 10y agoWhat is easiest? Sell me things that I already want but don't know about, or changing my interests and then convince me to buy a particular product? Incidentally 5 years after moving into an apartment I still need a good curtain for the kitchen. If I see an ad for a place I can upload measurements and get the results sent to me I would be very happy to pay.
- pascalxus 10y agoGood point. That might be the most effective strategy for most people, but it doesn't work on me.