Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I hate targeted ads. Every time I go online, something’s being pitched to me like I’m Richie Rich, and the algorithm behind it ...

Nearly half of all North American consumers feel that they've been targeted by an ad that offensively stereotypes them, according to new research from contextual advertising firm GumGum, shared ...

A federal judge on Friday blocked enforcement of a Texas law that prohibited social media platforms from serving targeted ads to minors, without parental consent. That restriction is “invalid on its ...

Lawmakers in Arkansas have approved a privacy bill that would prohibit websites and apps from knowingly collecting personal data from users under 17 in order to serve them with behaviorally targeted ...

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Meta, known to users for its social media apps, is also one of the world's biggest advertising platforms, alongside Google. Collecting detailed information about Instagram and Facebook users to ...

TL;DR: Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams revealed to US senators that Meta targeted teens aged 13 to 17 with ads based on their emotional states, such as feeling depressed or worthless. This ...

The ads on my phone were getting too personal. I could look up headphones once and then see them everywhere, from YouTube to random free games. Even after I stopped shopping, the same product ...

A leaked document revealed that Waymo has a secret privacy policy that you might not want to experience. With the world leaning on the capabilities of autonomous driving, your car could spy on you ...

Getting bombarded with ads for things you just browsed can be frustrating, especially if you’re sharing your phone or planning a surprise. Here’s how to reduce ad personalization on Google, Facebook, ...

A recently published article on the BBC website discusses how women who have suffered a miscarriage become upset and stressed by baby ads on social media. This is the result of having targeted adverts ...