Facebook could be tapping into not just users personal information, interests, and online habits but also your private conversations, a new report has revealed. Facebook admits that it “uses your microphone to identify the things you’re listening to or watching, based on the music and TV matches we’re able to identify.” However, some experts believe that Facebook is not being fully transparent.

Once the microphone feature is enabled, Facebook can listen in to your private conversation, even when one is not actively engaging with the app. The feature listens for particular buzz words, which enable the site to weave the content that appears on news feeds to suit users’ personal interests. READ MORE


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