The companies allegedly misled clients about using smart devices to target ads based on overheard conversations.

The Federal Trade Commission will require Cox Media Group (CMG) and two smaller marketing firms to pay a total of $930,000 to settle allegations they deceived customers by falsely…

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Regulator fines conglomerate Cox, two others over service that falsely claimed to listen to users' conversations for ad targeting

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The companies allegedly misled clients about using smart devices to target ads based on overheard conversations.

Two additional marketing companies will also pay $25,000 each.