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Certain products use algorithms that predict you're going to stop using it before you're even aware. This can trigger things to sent you emails, etc with some perk.
And that makes it better?
No, but confirmation bias is a real thing.
Absolutely, but understanding that doesn't make it any less creepy.
Understanding what is real is the first step to controlling what controls you