New evidence claims Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon could be listening to you on your devices

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Companies want to know what potential customers are searching for online.

However, the Big Tech companies deny doing so to Mashable.

Using that information, they can target each internet user with an ad for a product or service that is relevant to what they're looking for.

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Author / Journalist: Matt Binder

Category: Technology

Markets: SingaporeAustraliaIndiaItalyTurkey

Topics: Article Tech Facebook Meta Google Microsoft Amazon

Source Website Secure: Yes (HTTPS)

News Sentiment: Neutral

Fact Checked: Legitimate

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Published On: 2024-09-04 @ 20:00:54 (14 hours ago)

News Timezone: GMT +8:00

News Source URL: sea.mashable.com

Language: English

Article Length: 653 words

Reading Time: 4 minutes read

Sentences: 28 lines

Sentence Length: 24 words per sentence (average)

Platforms: Desktop Web, Mobile Web, iOS App, Android App

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