Archive · 28 Jan 2026

Two-Thirds of Indians Fear Ads Triggered by Private Conversations

Two-Thirds of Indians Fear Ads Triggered by Private Conversations

A recent survey in India found that many people think their private talks are making ads appear on their phones.

Almost 70% of people noticed ads for things they only talked about, not searched for.

This has made people worried about their privacy.

Many apps have permission to use the phone's microphone and contacts, which might be why this is happening.

Some people even give all apps access to their microphone.

The survey also found that ads appear after talking about products in text messages.

Big companies like Meta are being fined and told to be more transparent about how they use people's data.

People want to make sure their private conversations stay private.

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