I feel like the author is really missing the point of this criticism. It's probably fine on an individual basis to work for (most) adtech companies like google.

I feel like the author is really missing the point of this criticism. It's probably fine on an individual basis to work for (most) adtech companies like google. What sucks is the overall system which incentivizes the creation of arguably dangerous products and behaviours, even if by chance some of that money spills over into being spent on better causes.