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‘Creepy’ Listening Tool for Targeted Ads Didn’t Actually Work, FTC Says

Published: 21.05.2026 23:35Fetched: 23.05.2026 02:43

Summary

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.

Source

Source: Wired Security

URL: https://www.wired.com/story/creepy-listening-tool-for-targeted-ads-didnt-actually-work-ftc-says/

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