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US company launches marketplace for selling personal data — Axios

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The American platform Verb is introducing a marketplace that enables users to sell their personal data directly to companies. The platform allows users to select which data categories to monitor and sell, with AI labs expected to be primary consumers of this information.

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What happened

The American platform Verb is launching a marketplace that allows individuals to sell their personal data directly to companies, shifting consumers into a market where their information was previously extracted virtually for free, Axios reported.

Why it matters

To participate, users must install the Verb tracker, which monitors selected data categories, including shopping preferences and social media usage.

Common ground

Users can opt out of the collection of any information they do not wish to make public, such as their search history.

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The American platform Verb is introducing a marketplace that enables users to sell their personal data directly to companies. The platform allows users to select which data categories to monitor and sell, with AI labs expected to be primary consumers of this information.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Verb CEO and co-founder Cyrus Beschloss acknowledged the risks of data breaches”
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Three independent sources (Verb.ai company profile, The American Bazaar, and Axios) confirm that Cyrus Beschloss is the CEO and co-founder of Verb.
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web search NEUTRAL — Cyrus Beschloss is listed as Founder / CEO at Verb.ai.Compare Verb.ai to the industry. Verb.ai operates across multiple industries. Browse revenue, funding, and growth data for Verb.ai in each sector …
https://getlatka.com/companies/verb.ai
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web search NEUTRAL — READ: Meta set to finalize $30 billion financing deal for Louisiana data center (October 17, 2025). Verb is the place that people “will go to monetize something that for decades we’ve given away for f…
https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/08/06/verb-launches-ma…
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web search NEUTRAL — Verb is betting consumers will want a cut for themselves. What they're saying: Verb is the place that people "will go to monetize something that for decades we've given away for free," Cyrus Beschloss…
https://www.axios.com/2026/08/06/exclusive-verb-lets-you-sel…
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Claim 2: “The American platform Verb is launching a marketplace that allows individuals to sell their personal data directly to companies”
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Multiple independent sources (Axios via LinkedIn, The American Bazaar) confirm that Verb is launching a marketplace for consumers to sell their personal data to companies and AI laboratories.
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web search NEUTRAL — Axios reports today that Verb is launching a marketplace allowing consumers to sell their personal data directly to companies and AI laboratories. At first glance, it may look like just another startu…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jacques-lemoisson-117a178_exc…
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web search NEUTRAL — Verb launches marketplace letting consumers sell data to AI companies.
https://americanbazaaronline.com/category/technology/
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web search NEUTRAL — Verbs for platform include platform, platformed and platforming. Find more words at wordhippo.com!(transitive) To place on a platform. (obsolete, transitive) To form a plan of; to model; to lay out. (…
https://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/the-verb-for/platform.html
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Claim 3: “To participate, users must install the Verb tracker, which monitors selected data categories, including shopping preferences and social media usage.”
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The provided web search results for this claim are irrelevant, discussing virtual items, general social media statistics, and Framer templates, but nothing regarding a Verb tracker or its monitoring categories.
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web search NEUTRAL — Tap to unmute. 2x. Copy link. Info. Shopping. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. • Share.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7EfHXlpb8w
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web search NEUTRAL — Top Social Media Usage Statistics 2026. There are approximately 5.79 billion social media users, representing 69.9% of the world’s population. In the United States, 93% of people (around 310 million) …
https://www.demandsage.com/social-media-users/
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web search NEUTRAL — With over 2,000 responsive HTML website templates and 60+ powerful plugins to connect your favorite apps, Framer Marketplace gives you everything you need to design, launch, and scale your…
https://www.framer.com/community/marketplace/
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Claim 4: “Users can opt out of the collection of any information they do not wish to make public, such as their search history.”
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The search results provide general definitions of 'opt out' and discussions on dating or private browsers, but contain no specific information about Verb's opt-out policies for search history.
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web search NEUTRAL — From “opt in” to “opt out,” the concept ensures users always stay in charge of their decisions. Whether you’re chatting casually or managing professional settings, knowing opt meaning in text helps yo…
https://riddlemagic.com/opt-meaning-in-text/
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web search NEUTRAL — Men are opting out of a many things, especially when it pertains to dating and relationships.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5otw9p4YNU
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web search NEUTRAL — Data brokers and people search sites scrape the web for personal details and sell them, exposing you to scammers and hackers. The best defense combines a private browser with removing your data from t…
https://blog.incogni.com/best-private-browsers-for-ios/
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Claim 5: “Marketplace customers set their own prices for their data, though the platform can recommend an estimated value depending on the information provided.”
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The search results discuss 'brainrot' market values, music videos, and video downloaders, providing no evidence regarding Verb's pricing model or estimated value recommendations.
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web search NEUTRAL — Values come from real listing prices on eldorado.gg, a third-party marketplace, gathered by an automated scraper. It runs a full loop roughly once an hour, updating each brainrot as it goes. The "Last…
https://sabtradingvalues.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — The official music video for Tears Dry On Their OWn by Amy Winehouse, directed by David LaChapelle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojdbDYahiCQ
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web search NEUTRAL — Download videos from popular platforms with SaveFrom.net, the leading free online video downloader. Easily save videos in various formats and resolutions.
https://en1.savefrom.net/19wr/
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Claim 6: “Verb stated that it will not analyze certain sensitive categories, including passwords, text messages, and health data.”
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The search results discuss general grammar, fake text generators, and legal disclaimers for subliminals, but do not mention Verb's data analysis exclusions.
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web search NEUTRAL — LEGAL DISCLAIMER There are no guarantees or promises, implied or explicit this will work for you. This does not subtitute any type of professional health care and I am not reliable for any decisions m…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7COMolKHp4
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web search NEUTRAL — Create realistic fake text message screenshots for iPhone, Android, and WhatsApp.
https://mcstumble.com/tools/fake-text-message
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web search NEUTRAL — The Verb to do: do, does and did.Note: Save the long forms (do not, does not and did not) for when you want to create emphasis. When speaking, you would put an accent on the 'not'. Subject. Auxillery …
https://www.gingersoftware.com/content/grammar-rules/verbs/d…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.