I watch various things on YouTube. It varies from stitching, knitting, and cross stitch through some history related programs and the occasional scientific bit tossed in. Oh yes, and some music videos. Most of the time I try to avoid the AI generated crp but it is getting harder and harder.
But what is getting to me are the “ads” which are obviously selected on some marketing algorithm. I refuse to pay to watch, so there is that. But obviously,, there is data being collected since many of these are targeted toward age, gender, and viewing interests. Let me share some examples:
1) when I watch science, techie stuff – the inserted interruptions are mostly related to tech, equipment (motors, lawnmowers, electronics.
2) knitting and cross stitch gets me ….. weight loss, bras, osteoporosis meds &….wait for it – dog food ads.
3) and I can’t figure out why, watching some of the music videos scores me ads on constipation…
and in any case, I would never, ever follow one of these self proclaimed experts, much less buy their products. OTOH – I never shopped off the late night TV shopping channel. Partly, I am sure because I just don’t watch TV…
