# Your Data, Their Fuel: How AI Profits From Your Personal Information | A.I. 101

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Podcast: [A.I 101](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-i-101-7818408)
Published: 2026-08-16T23:00:34+00:00
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## Resource

A.I. 101, in its first season, features “Your Data, Their Fuel: The Invisible Trade We All Make,” a compelling exploration of how our everyday online activities generate valuable information—and how technology companies collect, analyze, and profit from it. The episode examines the hidden exchange behind free digital services, the role of artificial intelligence in tracking behavior and predicting choices, and what individuals can do to protect their privacy in an increasingly data-driven world.

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