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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 use of personal data to target minors, combined with opaque algorithms and engagement-driven design, has heightened fears about exploitation, privacy erosion, and mental health impacts.

WXIN/WTTV — By now, you probably know our phones, computers and other devices are “watching us.” Or at least they’re tracking our shopping and clicking habits. We’ve all had the experience of clicking ...