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ChatGPT now knows what you do on other websites via ad collector

764 points · 395 comments · lmbbuchodi

  1. sigzero · · focus · HN ↗
    Why does ChatGPT need to know that? That should be illegal.
    1. eli · · focus · HN ↗
      Something like it is basically a requirement if you want to see digital ads. Advertisers want to know how many people who saw/clicked their ad went on to make a purchase.

      Safari and Firefox should isolate the cookie by default.

      1. troupo · · focus · HN ↗
        > Safari and Firefox should isolate the cookie by default

        Doesn't mean you won't be tracked by about 15 other means.

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