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a type of capitalism where businesses collect and use data from individuals to influence their behavior and maximize profits
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The concept of surveillance capitalism refers to the commodification of personal data for profit.
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Surveillance capitalism is when companies track your online activity to target ads at you.
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Man, surveillance capitalism is getting out of control with all these targeted ads everywhere.
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Surveillance capitalism is like having a digital shadow following you around, collecting information to sell to the highest bidder.