Facebook blocks the Spinner’s ‘brainwashing’ tech

By 2020-01-17Science & Tech
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Image caption Facebook has barred the behaviour-changing service from its platforms

Facebook has issued a cease and desist notice to an Israeli firm that claims to be able to subconsciously alter people’s behaviour.

The Spinner charges a fee to “subconsciously influence” targets by exposing them to online posts “disguised as editorial content”.

But Facebook has objected to the start-up using its services to achieve this.

And the tech giant has barred the firm and its chief from using Facebook or Instagram for any reason.

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