What if Apple ran social media—would it pry?
The idea seemed simple enough. An app to learn more about mobile users habits, what websites they visit, what they shop for on Amazon and the like.
Internet
Feb 6, 2019
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News tagged with targeted ads
Amazon's sexist hiring algorithm could still be better than a human
Amazon decided to shut down its experimental artificial intelligence (AI) recruiting tool after discovering it discriminated against women. The company created the tool to trawl the web and spot potential candidates, rating ...
Computer Sciences
Nov 1, 2018
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Consumers have poor understanding of tracking methods used by online advertisers
A recent study published by researchers from the School of Information Studies (iSchool) reveals that the general public has a poor understanding of the workings of online behavioral advertising, and the privacy implications ...
Internet
Feb 1, 2017
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Targeted online ads can actually change how you view yourself
Online advertisements targeted specifically at you because of your behavior can actually change how you feel about yourself, a new study suggests.
Social Sciences
Mar 2, 2016
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Facebook's status among investors goes from dud to darling
Facebook Inc. has just one question for Wall Street: How do you like me now?
Business
Sep 27, 2013
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Google's star rises as Apple fades
Google has retaken the role of superstar of the tech sector with a stunning stock rally as rival Apple flounders.
Business
Mar 9, 2013
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Facebook slides as underwriters give mixed ratings
(AP) — The Wall Street analysts who know Facebook best are giving the company's stock a mixed review. Think: like, not love.
Business
Jun 28, 2012
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Facebook slides as underwriters give mixed ratings
(AP) — The Wall Street analysts who know Facebook best are giving the company's stock a mixed review. Think: like, not love.
Business
Jun 27, 2012
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Intel wants piece of TV biz via face time
(Phys.org) -- Technology industry giants are extending their lines of business from PCs, tablets and phones into owning a piece of the action of TV sets and content services. Apple and Google have got a lot of press over ...
