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These Companies Say They're Using Microphone Audio to Target Ads

These Companies Say They're Using Microphone Audio to Target Ads

FromThe 404 Media Podcast


These Companies Say They're Using Microphone Audio to Target Ads

FromThe 404 Media Podcast

ratings:
Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Dec 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this week's show, we start with a couple of articles about how companies might *actually* be listening to conversations through smart device microphones to target ads. Plenty of questions remain, but we discuss everything we know so far. After the break, Sam explains a new Stanford study which has resulted in one of AI's most important datasets being taken offline (check the article itself for a clarification on Google's connection to the story which we learned after recording). In the subscribers-only section, Jason tells us how he dug into the wave of stolen, AI-generated art all over Facebook.Marketing Company Claims That It Actually Is Listening to Your Phone and Smart Speakers to Target AdsCompany Brags About Using Smart Device Microphone Audio to Target Ads on Their PodcastLargest Dataset Powering AI Images Removed After Discovery of Child Sexual Abuse MaterialFacebook Is Being Overrun With Stolen, AI-Generated Images That People Think Are RealSubscribe for access to bonus content at 404media.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Dec 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Welcome to the podcast from 404 Media where Joseph, Sam, Emanuel, and Jason catch you up on the stories we published this week. 404 Media is a journalist-owned digital media company exploring the way technology is shaping–and is shaped by–our world. We bring you unparalleled access to hidden worlds both online and IRL through investigative reporting, smart blogging, and breaking news. At 404 Media you’ll read, and hear, stories you can’t find anywhere else written by journalists who are leading experts on their beats. Subscribe to 404 Media at 404media.co to gain access to an ad-free version of this podcast, as well as a bonus podcast episodes. Subscribers are the bedrock of building a sustainable business for our journalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.