Re:Cuban: Facebook knowingly runs AI deepfake scam ads; docs...
by iririririr on Friday November 06, 2026 @12:50AM
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100% of ads exist to create demand.
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Re:Cuban: Facebook knowingly runs AI deepfake scam ads; docs...
by ulrikrasmussen on Friday November 06, 2026 @01:11AM
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Yes, because it shouldn't be an industry maximizing profits at the expense of basically engaging in large-scale manipulation and misinformation. Advertising can still exist, but it should be by the terms of those the ads are targeted for, and not the terms of the ad-tech companies that profit on just showing more ads.
Re:Cuban: Facebook knowingly runs AI deepfake scam ads; docs...
by MentalM on Friday November 06, 2026 @01:57AM
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Not only that, he suggesting that it will magically works out, without any devastating consequences. You know, we just need to write a low that is going against the common sense, human nature, and the will of the gods, and that is how we will get a better society.
Re:Cuban: Facebook knowingly runs AI deepfake scam ads; docs...
by ulrikrasmussen on Friday November 06, 2026 @02:04AM
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As if the current situation doesn't have devastating consequences?
Re:Cuban: Facebook knowingly runs AI deepfake scam ads; docs...
by nkrisc on Friday November 06, 2026 @06:40AM
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There would be devastating consequences for the ad industry, yes. That’s the idea. For so long they have avoided almost all consequences. The consequences for those currently getting scammed would be more positive.
Re:Cuban: Facebook knowingly runs AI deepfake scam ads; docs...
by dbtndm on Friday November 06, 2026 @02:42AM
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it is often wrong nowadays to say that ads are for marketing purposes. most of adtech is created solely to track your activities and aggregate them into your shady "marketing profile". then the rest of adtech is created to rinse and wash money, not to attract customers at all.