How Facebook Is Listening You Everywhere?

Facebook's mobile app accesses your device's microphone to listen in on your conversations.

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The app also uses information from your phone's sensors and location data to target ads.

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Facebook denies listening to private conversations, but some users report seeing ads related to their offline conversations.

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The social media giant has been accused of using audio recognition technology to collect data on users.

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Facebook's extensive data collection practices raise privacy concerns and have led to calls for increased regulation.

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