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by Fice 1792 days ago
> I think that Google using data to personalize ads and recommend videos is ethically ok.

Advertising does not simply make people aware about some goods and services, it often works by manipulating peoples desires and fears. And to manipulate effectively, ad companies need to collect as much information as possible about every person. Google collects and manipulates at scale when it becomes a threat to society and culture.