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I agree with the parent here. If the device is designated a kids device by some means, websites can ensure no adult content gets transmitted and their data isn'
by vsskanth 3y ago
I agree with the parent here. If the device is designated a kids device by some means, websites can ensure no adult content gets transmitted and their data isn't mined for ads.
- salawat 3y agoWhy is anyone's data mined for ads? If you're going to make a kids mode flag that denies data mining effort, then just fucking make the don't mine me switch and open it to everyone.
- rad_gruchalski 3y ago“But my next Ferrari…”
- layer8 3y agoAnd malicious sites can decide that the user is a promising target for grooming or scamming, etc.
- stuartjohnson12 3y agoCould you give an example of such an attack that is intractable in the status quo?
- swells34 3y agoWell, currently ads can be targeted using user agents. This is analogous to that sort of attack, although less malicious. There are bad people who would target children if they could, so it does seem to fit with what you're asking. We create the means, and they will exploit it.
- _0ffh 3y agoThese could easily be ferreted out by synthetic agents scouring the internet and posing as kids.