Are targeted ads too invasive without stricter data regulations?
I think targeted ads are getting way too creepy—I mentioned a brand of dog food once in a text message and suddenly it's following me around the internet. It's not just about convenience anymore; it's about how much of our personal data these companies are collecting without us really giving informed consent. I've tried using ad blockers and privacy tools, but they're not perfect, and the ads still slip through. Should there be stricter regulations on how companies use our personal data for advertising, or is this just the price we pay for free services? I lean towards saying yes, we need tougher rules, because the current system feels more like surveillance than marketing.