Opting into 'link history' on Facebook and Instagram means agreeing to (more) ad targeting

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By Karissa BellJan 3, 2024, 7:37 pm156 pts
If you’re active on Facebook or Instagram, you might have noticed prompts about a setting called “link history.” The feature allows users to keep track of all of the links they visit via Facebook and Instagram’s in-app browsers. According to Meta, the feature allows users to ensure they “never lose”…

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