You just talked about this and that, and now you see relevant ads on social networks. Coincidence? Technology companies have always dismissed the myth that the smartphone is always listening as a myth. However, leaked documents now reveal that there is more to it than previously thought…
Atlanta, Georgia-based online marketing provider CMG Local Solutions has set itself the goal of profitably marketing “the power of voice (and our devices’ microphones).” And it’s apparently succeeded: In 2022 alone, the company, which claims tech heavyweights like Google, Amazon and Facebook as its customers, reported revenues of $22.1 billion.
In addition to search engine optimization, email marketing and classic radio and TV advertising, the company also offers software that is not advertised on the official company website: “Active Listening”. A now leaked presentation shows that this advertising can be used to target what people say near their smart TV, speaker or even mobile phone. Are we being listened to 24/7?
Source: Krone
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