YouTube has been spotted testing server-side ads, which could pose a problem to ad blockers.

  • cRazi_man@lemm.ee
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    4 months ago

    It becomes an AI war. They will use AI to make ads to get around the AI blocking. The ads will end up looking very similar to the content.

    Ad: “Hey guys. It’s ya boy, NordVPN, here today to tell you about the dangers of using the internet without my VPN…”

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      4 months ago

      I’d be watching a car accident compilation and a Buick starts trying to tell me to ask my doctor about Cymbalta. You know… I might actually watch that.

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      4 months ago

      Then you start using ai to put in anti ads that point out all the bad stuff about the usual ad subjects, I’d say get as code to libel/slander as possible without risking a lawsuit