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Ambient information: the constant background stream that
Ambient information: the constant background stream that modern devices produce (notifications, badges, counters, previews, auto-playing content) that appears because platforms have an economic incentive to capture attention, not because you requested it
Why This Is a Definition
This definition establishes 'ambient information' by identifying its genus (constant background stream from devices) and differentia (appears due to platform incentives rather than user request). It distinguishes it from other information types by emphasizing the economic motivation behind its presentation and the lack of user choice in its appearance.