Ad Blockers And The Internet Of Tomorrow (Tom Ashbrook, On Point)

Lots of people have been skipping the ads on TV for a long time. Now, ad blockers have a new boost on the Internet. Apple’s latest mobile operating system invites Internet users on iPads and phones to skip the ads. Block them. Less wait for what you want. Less data consumption. Quicker loading. But also another blow to the economics of a whole lot of big players on the web. For many, it’s no ads, no money. News sites in particular. And don’t get them started on bots! It’s a rough world out there. This hour On Point, rising challenges to the economic underpinnings of a big chunk of the Internet. – Tom Ashbrook
Interview:
https://onpoint.wbur.org/2015/10/05/ad-blockers-peace-marco-arment-ios