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AI and why businesses want to know your clicks
Companies use AI to learn what kids click on. That's why some sites feel like they 'know' you.
Explorers · AI for Business · ~7 min read
The big idea
Companies use AI to learn what kids click on. That's why some sites feel like they 'know' you.
Some examples
- Every click can become data
- AI looks for patterns in clicks
- More clicks on cars = more car ads to you
- You can ask grown-ups about privacy settings
Try it!
Notice ads on a site you use. Do they match what you've clicked on lately?
Here's why "AI and why businesses want to know your clicks" matters: Businesses use AI to save time, make better decisions, and serve customers faster. Companies use AI to learn what kids click on. That's why some sites feel like they 'know' you — and knowing how to apply this gives you a concrete advantage.
- Learn what "data" means and why it's important
- Learn what "clicks" means and why it's important
- Learn what "tracking" means and why it's important
- 1Find out more about AI and why businesses want to know your clicks by asking an AI a question about it
- 2Talk to a grown-up about what you learned
- 3Write down one new thing you learned today
End-of-lesson quiz
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