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Who Paid Cambridge Analytica?

The Trump campaign, said it paid Cambridge Analytica, a total of $6M for its services.

When you do the math, it costs a lot more than that, to purchase the data used for the campaign, from Facebook.

This is just for the data.

I assume Cambridge Analytica, is not running a charity, so who paid the balance, AND, Cambridge Analytica's fees?
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jackjjackson · 61-69, M
While I may have missed some extended family photos NOT having a Facebook account was one of the best moves I’ve ever made. What to do think of this latest rumor thst if one has Facebook messenger the default setting is turning on your phone microphone and people see ads on web pages regarding for sale that they discussed in freak life? Personally Facebook is high up on the list of places I would not trust with my personal information.
Northwest · M
@jackjjackson I don't know if the microphone is switched on by default. I don't use it, and I rarely use Facebook for anything. I have an account, but as a software developer, with FB applications, I have an account, because I need it for the apps I develop.

Little by little, we're getting desensitized to the whole thing. I use Alexa, and have at least 5 of these things around the house. It is listening to every single word I say. I am OK with it, because Amazon does not keep that data, as in, it's a passive interaction, and they only keep a record of the things specifically asked from Alexa.

Things to keep in mind: if you have an SO, whose name is Alexa, be aware that every single thing you ask her, is going to be recorded by Amazon.
jackjjackson · 61-69, M
Hahahahaha. Excellent point. My lovely wife goes by a different name but I’ll keep that in mind if circumstances change (highly highly doubtful). Based on that the name alone could be a total no go 😉. You’re single I think, ever date an Alexa? @Northwest