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I can think of a few things at least: * Collect data on brushing frequency and thoroughness, and sell that data to dental insurance companies. Perhaps not eve
by kelnos 2y ago
I can think of a few things at least:
* Collect data on brushing frequency and thoroughness, and sell that data to dental insurance companies. Perhaps not even anonymized, so they can raise your premiums if you don't brush as often or as well as they'd like.
* Nag you to buy brush replacements after a certain amount of time or certain number of uses.
* Use dark patterns to trick you into giving access to other, unrelated data on your phone, and sell this data to third parties.
* Market their other products to you, or even perhaps suggest other things (sold by marketing partners) to buy, like different kinds of toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, etc.
- api 2y agoThat's why most apps exist, which is why I try to install as few apps as possible.
- JasserInicide 2y agoso they can raise your premiums if you don't brush as often or as well as they'd like. Shit's already fucking happening with car insurance. Install their app to reduce your premium! It's only a matter of time before it's the other way around.
- al2o3cr 2y agosell that data to dental insurance companies I know of at least one startup that tried this the other way - started with a networked toothbrush and created a dental insurer that tracked how much you used it. They've pivoted away from that to general benefits management (basically every flavor of job-connected insurance that isn't major medical), FWIW...