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Are you using WhatsApp? Get ready for Ads apart from regular spam and scams. WhatsApp explores ads in chat app as Meta seeks revenue boost https://www.ft.com/content/41f334a5-856c-4512-b550-eb6062036224 . According to two sources, Meta is considering implementing a subscription fee for an ad-free version of the app, but this idea is unpopular among many insiders. Why?
Ask Microsoft: Are you using our personal data to train AI? https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/campaigns/microsoft-ai/ I have a good guess: Microsoft will use your personal data to train AI, even if you use an alternative OS. We are doomed with big tech now.