Instagram Chief: No, We're Not Listening to Your Microphone for Ads
Instagram does not use phone microphones to eavesdrop; targeted ads arise from user interactions, advertiser-shared data, social/algorithmic signals, and prior ad exposure.
No, Your iPhone Isn't Listening to You. Here's What's Really Happening
Ubiquitous digital tracking and targeted ads create unsettling intimacy by predicting personal conversations and interests without obvious direct listening.