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Facebook Isn’t Eavesdropping, but the Truth Is More Disturbing

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Smartphones aren’t secretly listening to conversations; targeted ads arise from complex data tracking. While conspiracy theories suggest surveillance, studies confirm lack of audio leaks and show data collection through apps is more common. Investigations revealed CMG’s “Active Listening” system used brief voice data, not constant eavesdropping. Facebook previously admitted to reviewing audio for Messenger, but insists it doesn’t use microphone data for ads. Instead, ads are generated from vast amounts of user data, predicting interests based on behavior, location, and social connections, revealing a more disturbing truth about privacy violations than mere surveillance.

https://newatlas.com/computers/smartphone-listening-conversations-ads-facebook/

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As Facebook Abandons Fact-Checking, It’s Also Offering Bonuses for Viral Content

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Meta will stop using U.S. fact-checkers and instead pay bonuses for viral content, risking a resurgence of false information. The company’s new Content Monetization program incentivizes high engagement posts, potentially amplifying misleading or fabricated stories. Experts warn this could diminish safeguards against hoaxes, recalling past instances where fake news thrived on the platform. Meta’s shift echoes a broader trend among social media platforms reducing content moderation.

https://www.propublica.org/article/facebook-meta-abandons-fact-checking-boosts-viral-content

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