You might have heard the famous maxim that “if something is free, you’re the product.” The freemium world of apps and social media have made it nearly indisputable, heralding a previously unimaginable ...
More information has come to light about the Facebook ads purchased by a Russian-government-affiliated troll farm during the 2016 presidential election. Ads were purchased that referenced Black Lives ...
TL;DR: Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams revealed to US senators that Meta targeted teens aged 13 to 17 with ads based on their emotional states, such as feeling depressed or worthless. This ...