Marketing Firm Confirms Use of Smartphone Microphones for Ad Targeting

Media Group's leaked pitch deck reveals AI-powered 'Active Listening' software, sparking privacy concerns.

Cox Media Group admitted to using AI to capture real-time voice data from smartphones for targeted advertising.
The firm listed major tech companies like Facebook, Google, and Amazon as partners, though they deny involvement.
Google has removed Cox Media Group from its Partners Program following the revelations.
Meta and Amazon have stated they are investigating potential violations of their terms of service by Cox Media Group.
Privacy advocates are alarmed by the implications of such technology on user privacy.