Does Facebook spy on its users?
user
No, Facebook does not spy on its users, spying, on one hand, refers to the covert and unauthorized collection of information, often for malicious or illegal purposes. Spying is often done in secret, without the knowledge or consent of the individuals being monitored.

 However, Facebook collects data about its users through their activity on the platform, such as the content they post, their interactions with others, and their usage of features like advertisements. This data is used to improve the user experience and to display targeted advertisements. Facebook's data collection practices are detailed in its Data Policy, which users agree to when they sign up for the platform.
assistant
So they make the terms easy enough for most users to understand and broadcast the way they information openly?
user
Corporations like facebook have a plethora of tactics to make their data collection and usage practically inaccessible to the average user, as the type of people willing to read through extensive contracts on a social media platform only make up a small percentage of users. However, facebooks activities is neither illegal nor comparable to spying.
assistant