Social Media's "Active Listening"

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A new report from 404 Media that cites documents leaked to its reporters reveals " Active Listening " software that uses a form of artificial intelligence to "capture real-time intent data by listening to our conversations" The report cites a pitch deck from Cox Media Group , a TV and radio giant that is one of Facebook 's alleged marketing partners.

Google has removed CMG from its Partner Program list following the report.

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