• pivot_root@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    You say that, but…

    From the FAQ section:

    How do you know if a user is watching the PreShow video?
    We use proprietary facial recognition technology. That’s why it’s so easy to pause the viewing, and resume it later, at your leisure.

    But that’s voluntary. It’s not like you have to use that service. You could just buy a movie ticket.

    However… If (or more like when) Google decides to go and add eye tracking to the JavaScript idle detection API, we’re all fucked. Sit back and watch this whole five minute YouTube ad… or let us make sure you’re watching a 30-second one.