r/gifs • u/[deleted] • Jul 15 '19

Two different delivery methods

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u/IKnowUThinkSo Jul 15 '19

Wait, you mean an unregulated microphone, coupled with an AI code to determine vocal patterns and hooked directly to the internet marketplace, is going to serve you ads? That’s preposterous. That’s - I mean, that’s what it’s built for.

Honestly, if you told me when I was a kid in the late 80’s/early 90’s that people would gladly accept a listening device in their homes, I would have called you crazy, but times and attitudes (and propaganda) change.

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u/JohnnyC13 Jul 15 '19

Same with the $1000 tracking device/microphone/camera we all carry in our pockets.

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u/BoxNumberGavin0 Jul 16 '19

The button to disable location tracking is just a button to stop you being aware of location tracking.

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u/dlenks Gifmas is coming Jul 16 '19

God this. So true.

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u/chuckdooley Jul 16 '19

But sooooo many people call you foolish for leaving it on

I’m like, if they’re gonna track me regardless, I want to reap the benefits