Instagram's chief Adam Mosseri stated that the platform does not use microphones to listen to users for ad targeting. Instead, Meta will utilize artificial intelligence to show ads based on user interactions with its digital assistant. This change will affect various Meta products, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. Users cannot opt out of this feature, which will begin in the U.S. on October 7 and take effect on December 16, with plans to expand to Europe later. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)