In a recent Instagram post, Adam Mosseri, the platform's head, sought to dispel the long-standing myth that Meta listens to users through their phone microphones to tailor advertisements. This conspiracy theory has been a topic of discussion among users, including Mosseri's own family. He emphasized that Meta's ad targeting relies on sophisticated algorithms that analyze user interactions and data shared by advertisers, rather than audio recordings. Mosseri pointed out that users would notice if their microphones were activated due to battery drain and indicator lights. As Meta prepares to implement AI-driven ad targeting, Mosseri reassured users that their conversations are not being recorded, despite the company's growing data collection capabilities. He noted that sometimes, perceived ad relevance may stem from coincidence or psychological factors, rather than surveillance.