All they (all big tech companies) have been doing for the past decades has been mining data for ads. Yet, they still are pretty much stuck on the same level:
- I search for and buy something, they keep showing me ads for the thing I don't need anymore.
- I check out some random product, they all think if they just show me one more ad with that product, I will surely buy it.
While I am not immune to ads and they help with brand recognition, it can sometimes serve opposite purpose than intended.