How long until algorithms control our tv commercials?

[Fenderbender]

I was just sitting back watching some supercross and I was thinking about how I wouldn’t buy anything they are selling on the commercials. On the other hand when I stream it on my laptop or something the ads that come up on the top or on the side bar are a direct response to my search history etc.

I’m just wondering if when we are streaming content on the apps on smart TVs are the ads user specific ? If they aren’t I bet they will be soon. As soon as google or whatever browser you use sells your data to your cable provider right?

I know it’s not boats and or GME but just thought I would see what you guys had for me on that [emoji1690]


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[LargeOrangeFont]

Yep, soon.

 

[Boozer]

They already do.


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[pronstar]

It’s called “addressable TV” and it’s been a thing for quite some time [emoji106]

Even with cable boxes, the commercials you see might be different from what your neighbor sees.

Basically anything with a two-way connection is spying on your habits, so advertisers can peddle products to you.

The only way around it is one-way tech like an OTA antenna, where the signal goes to you but you don’t upload anything.


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[TimeBandit]

I avoid commercials at all costs. Way back when I had a Tivo box I owned on direct TV

Now I just pay thru the nose for DVR's to Spectrum.

Football game starts at noon? Record it, sit down at 1 and start watching, fast forward thru commercials.

I mean, how many drug or car insurance commercials can you take in one day?

 

[Fenderbender]

wow I didn't know they did that with cable. I guess they think I need all kinds of shit I don't! lol

 

[HOOTER SLED-]

Damn....am I gonna start just seeing beer ads and porn and titties n shit?

 

[TPC]

"Hey Hamlin, Nice PJ's."
You'd think Domino's would cut back on the ads and improve their product with that money instead.

 

[ka0tyk]

youtubetv. targeted ads for sure.

 

[HST4ME]

I turned the brainwash box off 13 years ago. Best quality of life decision ever made.

 

[grumpy88]

Damn....am I gonna start just seeing beer ads and porn and titties n shit?

This is my concern ! Lol . The holidays sure would be interesting ! Lol