NEW: In 2023, @404media.co reported on a marking firm claiming to sell "Active Listening" tech that would eavesdrop on people's phones and other devices for targeting ads. The FTC announced a settlement today that adds a new twist. @regret.bsky.social reports: www.wired.com/story/creepy...
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Three firms will pay nearly $1 million for selling “Active Listening” technology that they claimed tapped people’s phones for advertising. The FTC alleges the “tech” was just pricey email lists.
