The social network’s new ad library is so flawed, researchers say, that it is effectively useless as a way to track political messaging. Source: NYT > Business – Matthew Rosenberg
Calls Mount to Ease Big Tech’s Grip on Your Data
The wealth of some tech giants is built on harvesting and commercializing personal data. Advocates for a new deal on data are gaining momentum. Source: NYT > Business – Steve Lohr
How E-Commerce Sites Manipulate You Into Buying Things You May Not Want
Research released this week finds that many online retailers use so-called dark patterns to influence what shoppers decide to purchase. Cracking down on the practice could be difficult. Source: NYT > Business – Jennifer Valentino-DeVries