Is this possible - clickbait article from US news company suggests Facebook App is always listening in on phone calls for targeted adverts.

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#196293 26-May-2016 09:55

Relevant link: http://news10.com/2016/05/24/is-facebook-eavesdropping-on-your-phone-conversations/

I know Google has the 'always on' listening for "Ok Google" but Facebook constantly listening in for keywords for targetted advertising seems a little far fetched?

Or *tin foil hat* is it really possible?

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#1559844 26-May-2016 10:01

Won't be surprised

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#1559855 26-May-2016 10:17

If the technology to do that isn't here already, it will be, very soon.

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#1559909 26-May-2016 10:42

If you want a phone that doesn't spy on you I'd suggest getting a GSM Nokia candybar with no data. I wouldn't trust anything else not to!

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#1559921 26-May-2016 10:48

sbiddle:

If you want a phone that doesn't spy on you I'd suggest getting a GSM Nokia candybar with no data. I wouldn't trust anything else not to!

Also note the tinfoil should be changed daily.

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#1559922 26-May-2016 10:58

ghettomaster:

sbiddle:

If you want a phone that doesn't spy on you I'd suggest getting a GSM Nokia candybar with no data. I wouldn't trust anything else not to!

Also note the tinfoil should be changed daily.

You trust tinfoil? that's brave

Has to be this .....

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#1559924 26-May-2016 11:05

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betteridge%27s_law_of_headlines

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#1559971 26-May-2016 11:54

tehgerbil:
Relevant link: http://news10.com/2016/05/24/is-facebook-eavesdropping-on-your-phone-conversations/

I know Google has the 'always on' listening for "Ok Google" but Facebook constantly listening in for keywords for targetted advertising seems a little far fetched?

Or *tin foil hat* is it really possible?

The answer according to Facebook is yes, but not always:

Facebook: Does Facebook record conversations when it identifies the things I'm listening to or watching?

No, we don't record your conversations. If you choose to turn on this feature, we'll only use your microphone to identify the things you're listening to or watching based on the music and TV matches we're able to identify. If this feature is turned on, it's only active when you're writing a status update.

Note: This optional feature is only available in the US right now.

The article alleges information gained is being used for targeted advertising. That would not be surprising at all. Facebook has a long history of using all data they get their hands on and this is just data.

Android Marshmallow / 6x gives the ability to deny app permissions for mic etc.

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#1559985 26-May-2016 12:06

gzt:
tehgerbil:

Relevant link: http://news10.com/2016/05/24/is-facebook-eavesdropping-on-your-phone-conversations/

I know Google has the 'always on' listening for "Ok Google" but Facebook constantly listening in for keywords for targetted advertising seems a little far fetched?

Or *tin foil hat* is it really possible?

The answer according to Facebook is yes, but not always:

Facebook: Does Facebook record conversations when it identifies the things I'm listening to or watching?

No, we don't record your conversations. If you choose to turn on this feature, we'll only use your microphone to identify the things you're listening to or watching based on the music and TV matches we're able to identify. If this feature is turned on, it's only active when you're writing a status update.

Note: This optional feature is only available in the US right now.

The article alleges information gained is being used for targeted advertising. That would not be surprising at all. Facebook has a long history of using all data they get their hands on and this is just data.

Android Marshmallow / 6x gives the ability to deny app permissions for mic etc.