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by rapsin4
968 days ago
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You have no idea what you're talking about lol... Facebook or Google does not sell your data. It's literally against their own interests to, even if you think they're completely evil... Them and Google have a data monopoly, why the heck would they ever sell that monopoly? They'll charge to have access through their ad platforms, but would never sell it, even if it were legal... There's FTC, and EU regulations that govern big tech... I'd except better from Hacker News Readers... |
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Really? And they keep shadow profiles out of the goodness of their hearts? That data can't be used for advertising directly, but it sure is lucrative to _somebody_.
> It's literally against their own interests
Their only interest is increasing profits, by any means necessary. Selling parts of the data they collect is not a one-time transaction, but a subscription. So it's not like they're giving away their secret sauce.
> There's FTC, and EU regulations that govern big tech...
Please, that's such a naive take. Governments have been far too slow and lenient to enact and enforce regulations, partly because they're in a symbiotic relationship with Big Tech.
Besides, the FTC regulates a minor aspect of what makes Big Tech harmful. EU leads the way in regulations, yet it's still far behind the schemes these companies pull.
> I'd except better from Hacker News Readers...
There's a downvote button you can express your dissatisfaction with. :)