Public Exposure of Private Conversations
's Discover feed inadvertently made user interactions, including sensitive information, publicly visible, raising privacy concerns among users and experts alike.
Despite Meta's assurances of user control, many individuals were unaware that their AI chatbot conversations could be broadcasted, leading to the unintentional sharing of personal, medical, and legal details.
Criticisms and Concerns
Critics argue that Meta's default settings and lack of clear privacy controls contributed to the problem, with some users unknowingly exposing their most intimate queries to the world.
The incident highlights broader concerns about AI privacy and the potential for personal data to be exposed, sold, or subpoenaed, amid calls for better privacy protections and regulatory enforcement.