AppLovin Accused of Nonconsensual App Installs on Android Devices
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Summary
Researcher Ben Edelman alleges that mobile adtech company AppLovin engages in nonconsensual app installations on Android devices without user consent. The article details concerns about AppLovin's practices including privacy violations, ad targeting issues, and potential national security risks related to ties with China. Edelman was consulted by skeptical investors and quoted in their reports explaining his findings about unauthorized app installations.
Key quotes
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Allegations run the gamut—privacy, ad targeting, even national security and ties to China
I was among the researchers consulted by skeptical investors this spring, and I was quoted in one of their reports, explaining my concerns about AppLovin installing other games without user consent
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