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Classic confirmation bias.

• mu53 3y ago
  There are enough anecdotes to be more than confirmation bias Try it for yourself. Choose a product. Maybe one of the examples here. Talk about it loud with your phone in proximity. Maybe turn off adblocker and see what happens.
  • fxd123 3y ago
    (1) I already talk about plenty without getting targeted ads (2) Android is open source and I'm familiar with the core codebase as part of my job (3) Even if I get an ad after talking about a product, that isn't proof (hence my confirmation bias comment...)
    • ldarby 3y ago
      I'd assume that this listening functionality only comes with certain apps, that's certainly the case for ultrasonic tracking apps [0]. Probably you have just managed to avoid installing such apps. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-device_tracking#Applications https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-device_tracking#Applicat...
      • fxd123 3y ago
        The operating system shows when the microphone is turned on.
        • g-b-r 3y ago
          Only since Android 12
• gfodor 3y ago
  Classic confirmation bias.
  • refulgentis 3y ago
    Every time I run into you, you're being somewhat schizophrenic in public. I hope you're well.
    • gfodor 3y ago
      Sounds like you might have the problem here if you think you can determine someone is acting schizophrenic via internet comments. The person I am replying to is suffering from confirmation bias about their belief in confirmation bias.