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Amazon already more or less tracks these things, I think. About 3 years ago, I needed new jeans, so ordered some on Amazon. They were a little tight, and didn
by axaxs 6y ago
Amazon already more or less tracks these things, I think. About 3 years ago, I needed new jeans, so ordered some on Amazon. They were a little tight, and didn't loosen up, so I purchased the next size up (a couple months later). I immediately started seeing belt extenders and pants waistline extenders as suggested items. I assume their algorithm assumed I had gained weight. There is a ton of things they can do with that information.
- dawnerd 6y agoGoes back to that story of Targets algorithm figuring out a woman was pregnant before she even knew. I get it, it’s smart and maybe useful? But creepy as hell.
- ourmandave 6y agoActually that was Target knew a teen girl was pregnant before she'd told her dad. They mailed her a sales circular filled with baby related items based on she'd already bought a bunch of expectant mom related products (e.g. vitamins, scent free lotion). But imagine the fun ads you'll get once they have your bio-data. Here's a coupon for a discount on all your heart transplant meds! "But I don't take... oh sh*t!"
- dawnerd 6y agoOh yeah that's right! Found the article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2012/02/16/how-target-figured-out-a-teen-girl-was-pregnant-before-her-father-did/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2012/02/16/how-targ...
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