You’re not just buying dinner — retailers are watching your every move, from your purchases to your location.
3 ways grocery stores track you
Strike a pose: Retailers like H&M are now creating AI versions of 30 real models. Yep, digital clones that look just like the real gals and guys. The models still own the rights to their AI twins. Surprise, the paycheck is way smaller than a real photo shoot. And it’s only a matter of time before companies skip the humans altogether and go full-on AI.
China preps to hack the U.S.
The FBI says Chinese gov-backed hackers are waiting to ‘deal a devastating blow.’ Plus, Taylor Swift’s album leaks, Meta’s AI chatbot goes live, and lots of big retailers are shutting down (so long, 99 Cents Only store).
Sneaky ways online retailers get you to pay more
Caught off guard by your checkout total? Here’s why it’s bigger than you expected.
Why online retailers might start calling you
You’re browsing the web for a new couch, and all of the sudden, a call comes through. It’s the company whose website you were just scrolling. Creepy? Definitely. Marketers have a new tactic to get to you, but I’ll tell you how to stay one step ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices