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Data Brokers’ and AI Firms’ Opt-Out Forms Are Built to Fail, Report Finds

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Data Brokers’ and AI Firms’ Opt-Out Forms Are Built to Fail, Report Finds

Wed May 20 2026

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A new study finds AI companies, defense firms, and dating apps are among 38 data collectors allegedly using manipulative design to confuse users while collecting their data.