Google aims to track users with wi-fi - Democratic Underground

file83

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Fri Apr-07-06 03:08 PM
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Google aims to track users with wi-fi

Google aims to be able to track its users to within 100-200 feet of their location through new wireless networks in order to serve them with relevant advertising from local businesses.

"Let me send geographically relevant advertising to you, Dave."

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jsamuel

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Fri Apr-07-06 03:11 PM
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1. I think this is one of those things that won't work very well.

I mean, I live in a red part of Arkansas, but that doesn't mean that I am going to like to see the same stuff as others in this area... doesn't make sense.

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robinlynne

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Fri Apr-07-06 03:14 PM
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2. Do you think they want you to like it?

come on, you're not supposed to like it. It's advertising. spam. bombardment.

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file83

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Fri Apr-07-06 03:16 PM
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3. "Your location is relevant. It's always been relevant, Dave."

"Your error in judgment can only be attributable to human error."

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