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[โ€“] SovietReporter@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Why would the second option work?

[โ€“] infuziSporg@hexbear.net 4 points 1 week ago

Because they are already dealing with so much data that it doesn't make sense to parse it. For instance, generating random search queries in the background will dilute the company's ability to profile you by your search history.