#digitaltracking

@wishformore.bsky.social

6 days ago

The timing is… uncomfortable.  YouTube video by The Drey Dossier

#digitaltracking #Ellison #surveillance #personaldata youtube.com/shorts/4vTvS...

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CySecurity News

@cysecuritynews.bsky.social

4 months ago

Surveillance Pricing: How Technology Decides What You Pay Imagine walking into your local supermarket to buy a two-litre bottle of milk. You pay $3, but the person ahead of you pays $3.50, and the next shopper pays only $2. While this might sound strange, it reflects a growing practice known as surveillance pricing, where companies use personal data and artificial intelligence (AI) to determine how much each customer should pay. It is a regular practice and we must comprehend the ins and outs since we are directly subjected to it. What is surveillance pricing? Surveillance pricing refers to the use of digital tracking and AI to set individualised prices based on consumer behaviour. By analysing a person’s online activity, shopping habits, and even technical details like their device or location, retailers estimate each customer’s “pain point”, the maximum amount they are likely to pay for a product or service. A recent report from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) highlighted that businesses can collect such information through website pixels, cookies, account registrations, or email sign-ups. These tools allow them to observe browsing time, clicks, scrolling speed, and even mouse movements. Together, these insights reveal how interested a shopper is in a product, how urgent their need may be, and how much they can be charged without hesitation. Growing concerns about fairness In mid-2024, Delta Air Lines disclosed that a small percentage of its domestic ticket pricing was already determined using AI, with plans to expand this method to more routes. The revelation led U.S. lawmakers to question whether customer data was being used to charge certain passengers higher fares. Although Delta stated that it does not use AI for “predatory or discriminatory” pricing, the issue drew attention to how such technology could reshape consumer costs. Former FTC Chair Lina Khan has also warned that some businesses can predict each consumer’s willingness to pay by analysing their digital patterns. This ability, she said, could allow companies to push prices to the upper limit of what individuals can afford, often without their knowledge. How does it work? AI-driven pricing systems use vast amounts of data, including login details, purchase history, device type, and location to classify shoppers by “price sensitivity.” The software then tests different price levels to see which one yields the highest profit. The FTC’s surveillance pricing study revealed several real-world examples of this practice: * Encouraging hesitant users: A betting website might detect when a visitor is about to leave and display new offers to convince them to stay. * Targeting new buyers: A car dealership might identify first-time buyers and offer them different financing options or deals. * Detecting urgency: A parent choosing fast delivery for baby products may be deemed less price-sensitive and offered fewer discounts. * Withholding offers from loyal customers: Regular shoppers might be excluded from promotions because the system expects them to buy anyway. * Monitoring engagement: If a user watches a product video for longer, the system might interpret it as a sign they are willing to pay more. Real-world examples and evidence Ride-hailing platforms have long faced questions about this kind of data-driven pricing. In 2016, Uber’s former head of economic research noted that users with low battery life were more likely to accept surge pricing. A 2023 Belgian newspaper investigation later reported small differences in Uber fares depending on a phone’s battery level. Uber denied that battery status affects fares, saying its prices depend only on driver supply and ride demand. Is this new? The concept itself isn’t new. Dynamic pricing has existed for decades, but digital surveillance has made it far more sophisticated. In the early 2000s, Amazon experimented with varying prices for DVDs based on browsing data, sparking backlash from consumers who discovered the differences. Similarly, the UK’s Norwich Union once used satellite tracking for a “Pay As You Drive” car insurance model, which was discontinued after privacy concerns. The future of pricing Today’s combination of big data and AI allows retailers to create precise, individualised pricing models that adjust instantly. Experts warn this could undermine fair competition, reduce transparency, and widen inequality between consumers. Regulators like the FTC are now studying these systems closely to understand their impact on market fairness and consumer privacy. For shoppers, awareness is key. Comparing prices across devices, clearing cookies, and using privacy tools can help reduce personal data tracking. As AI continues to shape how businesses price their products, understanding surveillance pricing is becoming essential to protect both privacy and pocket.

Surveillance Pricing: How Technology Decides What You Pay #ArtificialIntelligence #Data #digitaltracking

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STAT Times

@stattimes.bsky.social

4 months ago

THAI Airways appoints Unilode as full ULD management provider THAI Airways teams up with Unilode to boost efficiency, digital tracking, and sustainability across its global operations.

THAI Airways has appointed Unilode Aviation Solutions as its full-service provider for Unit Load Device (ULD) management, maintenance, repair, and digital tracking.

#THAIAirways #Unilode #UnilodeAviationSolutions #UnitLoadDevice #maintenance #repair #digitaltracking

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All Namibian News

@namibiannews.bsky.social

6 months ago

Youth fund to digitally track youth businesses Hertta-Maria Amutenja The ministry of finance will establish an integrated data platform to track the National Youth Entrepreneurship Fund (NYEF) in real time. Minister of finance Ericah Shafudah announced the plan during a briefing to the National Assembly this week. “This platform will enable real-time monitoring, improve decision-making, and ensure that the Fund remains adaptive and responsive to the needs of the youth segment,” Shafudah said. The system will link all development finance institutions (DFIs) responsible for disbursing funds, including the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN), the Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank), and the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF). Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) has indicated it is not yet ready to participate but has expressed willingness to join once operationally prepared. The platform will also connect to other ministries and agencies that support youth initiatives. “The centralised system will connect to all OMAs supporting youth initiatives, promoting inter-institutional collaboration, reducing duplication of funding, and improving overall resource allocation,” Shafudah said. The NYEF has an initial allocation of N$257 million for the 2025/26 financial year. It is designed to empower young Namibians to start, sustain, and expand businesses across multiple sectors. The fund also includes an endowment component to ensure sustainability. According to Shafudah, “Interest income generated from the capital can be reinvested on a revolving basis, providing ongoing financial support for youth enterprises while attracting additional resources from external financiers.” The fund will implement monitoring and evaluation systems to measure outcomes. These will include the number of enterprises initiated, sustained, or expanded; employment created and the delivery of mentoring, coaching, and advisory support. “These measures will track the effectiveness of resource mobilisation through the endowment capital,” Shafudah said. Hosted within the ministry of finance, the NYEF will use multiple DFIs as conduits to finance youth enterprises. This approach is expected to reduce delays that often came from relying on a single channel. A pilot phase ran from 1 August to 4 September 2025 to test youth engagement, application writing and planning skills, and readiness for the full roll-out. Regional governors will now submit applications to the ministry, which will work with DFIs to adjudicate and select successful proposals. “The ministry of finance will develop a data and monitoring platform that will link the underlying lending conduits to ensure an adequate management information system. The integrated data system, along with partners, will track youth businesses annually, using digital tools for beneficiary feedback and data collection,” Shafudah said. The platform is part of a broader government strategy to strengthen youth entrepreneurship, support economic inclusion, and contribute to the sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). Young entrepreneurs reacted with mixed views. Business owner Taimi Nghipandulwa, who runs an agri-processing start-up in Ongwediva, said she hopes the system will improve transparency. “In the past, applying for youth funds was frustrating because there was no feedback or clear communication. If this platform makes it easier to track applications, then it’s a big step forward,” she said. However, Joseph Iileka of CompSoft in Windhoek cautioned that digital systems alone may not solve deeper challenges. “Access to funding is not just about monitoring. Many young people struggle with meeting collateral requirements or lack mentoring to structure their businesses properly,” he said.

#YouthEntrepreneurship #Namibia #DigitalTracking #YouthFund #Entrepreneurship

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@chicera.bsky.social

7 months ago

🕵️‍♂️They’ll know everything you click
AI-powered mobile browsers are here—and experts say they could track every tap. A new era of digital surveillance begins.
🔎 See full details here: 👉 futurebydilz.blogspot.com
#AIBrowsers #TechSurveillance #PrivacyAlert #FutureByDilz #DigitalTracking

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@ruturaj13.bsky.social

8 months ago

Express And Small Parcel Market Size, Share & Growth Report the market was valued at USD 476.65 billion, and it is projected to grow to USD 832.10 billion by 2031, reflecting a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%.

Express and Small Parcel Market to Hit USD 832.1 Billion by 2031
E-commerce, urban growth, and delivery tech are reshaping the express parcel landscape.

#ExpressParcel #SmallParcelMarket #EcommerceLogistics #CourierServices #LastMileDelivery #UrbanLogistics #DigitalTracking #SmartSupplyChain

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The-14

@the-14.com

9 months ago

Tracking apps monitor remote employees’ performance — and invade their privacy
#Tech #Business #EmployeeMonitoring #RemoteWork #WorkplaceSurveillance #PrivacyRights #DigitalTracking #WorkerPrivacy #SurveillanceTech #EMAs #WorkFromHome #DataPrivacy
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LCDR America

@codemonkee.net

9 months ago

“Self-deportation tracking” sounds harmless—until your phone becomes a warrantless ankle bracelet.
#ImmigrationOS #TechForTyranny #DigitalTracking

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Drago Black

@dragoblack.bsky.social

1 year ago

not sure how many knew this, but X/Twitter has an insane amount of 3rd-party cookie trackers. also, every time you reveal a post image on a twitter account, it goes up
#Twitter #X #ScummyBusinessPractices #DigitalTracking #UserTracking

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