The adtech industry is a behemoth. It makes you wonder what other activities these companies could be funding with their ad networks that we don’t know about yet.
I sympathize with the victims. And, I also wonder at all the crimes being committed in connection with any given issue. But, it is difficult for me to provide a proper response here without going outside the bounds of the Mojeek Discourse. For example, is the problem solved when there is no more abuse but we still have big tech, monopolies, and ad tech? This one news item pulls in many issues.
i’d be interested in hearing what you have to say - you can contact me here or PM me, or i have a Mumble server where we can talk (mail me first 'cause i’m not always on)