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Study Finds No Evidence of Phones Listening to Conversations
4/12/2026
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- People perceive phones listen to conversations because ads reflect recent discussions, according to Ari Paparo, an ad industry consultant.
- Paparo says advertisers tailor ads using data from users' online activities.
- David Choffnes, a computer science professor, conducted a study on app behavior and found no evidence of audio recording.
- To reduce data sharing, users can choose specific web browsers and advocate for consumer-friendly laws.
