Computers Are Listening -- So What?

A new Skype-like VoIP Internet telephone service called ThePudding plans to make its money with computers that "listen" to your calls, then place ads related to the topic of your conversation. The media is slamming the technology as a "creepy," "spooky" and "disturbing" feature that "eavesdrops" and "spies" on users. But the technology is nothing to worry about and, in fact, a really good idea. Computerworld.com