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The Friendliest Ad You’ll Ever Meet

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Authored by CDT Intern Seiyoon Ko. You look up hiking destinations on Google, and the AI overview recommends hiking jackets. You ask ChatGPT which phone is right for you and see a sponsored card from Best Buy. You ask a chatbot how to treat a persistent cough, and it recommends specific medications…

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  1. 2026-09-11 17:19 · Center for Democracy & Technology
    The Friendliest Ad You’ll Ever Meet

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