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Yesterday was a full one — you powered through a lot and kept yourself moving at a fast pace.

Might I recommend starting your day with a smooth and creamy Starbucks(tm) Iced Matcha Latte? I can place the order and have it delivered to your doorstep.

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"Wow, that argument with your ex-wife sure was spicy. And - hope I'm not prying in too much here - your lawyer may not be the best for this type of issue. May I suggest the firm Dewie Cheaterman & Howe? Y'know, I've already reached out and given them the lowdown, and since they're also using OpenAI's tech, they've sent back a quote, which I've accepted on your behalf. Also handled the intake call - you're welcome. The first court appearance is April 14th. I've prepared a 19-page affidavit ready for your signature. It's waiting in your inbox."

The scary point is when it gets good enough that people start to like and appreciate the embedded ads...

I am hearing people with this standpoint more often while discussing privacy. Especially in people that work in marketing. They think they are helping the world discover novel products that they would otherwise miss out on. So, they also appreciate the invasive, no privacy practices of ad companies in their lives.

What a nightmare...

And that is just the in-your-face version. Real advertising is much more subtle and subconsciously manipulative. A system with lots of access to your emotions (what did you listen on (Spotify), what did you look at (webbrowser/apps), what did you eat, how did you sleep, who is near you) can persuade you without having to blatantly throw products in your face.

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