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I hate targeted ads. Every time I go online, something’s being pitched to me like I’m Richie Rich, and the algorithm behind it clearly doesn’t care about anything other than draining my wallet. What’s ...

Meta has quietly turned its friendly AI helpers into another data source for its ad machine, rewriting its Privacy Policy so ...

Recent revelations have sparked significant concern about the potential misuse of smartphone microphones by advertising companies to target users with personalized ads. At the center of this ...

The ads on my phone were getting too personal. I could look up headphones once and then see them everywhere, from YouTube to random free games. Even after I stopped shopping, the same product ...

Getting bombarded with ads for things you just browsed can be frustrating, especially if you’re sharing your phone or planning a surprise. Here’s how to reduce ad personalization on Google, Facebook, ...