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Why I'm finally giving Meta AI a chance

Why I'm finally giving Meta AI a chance

Summary

Meta is introducing new privacy features for its AI services, allowing users more control over their data and how it is used. The company plans to offer private modes and encrypted options to protect user information, especially with its AI assistant Muse and upcoming AI glasses.

Key Facts

  • Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg promised a private mode where even Meta cannot access user data.
  • Muse, Meta’s AI assistant, lets users choose which apps it connects to and opt out of data training.
  • Data from Muse interactions will not be used for Meta’s advertising systems.
  • Meta plans to add private data processing to AI glasses by the end of the year.
  • The author is trying Muse but has turned off settings that allow data training by Meta.
  • Meta aims to offer most AI services free by taking a cut from transactions made with Muse.
  • Privacy concerns remain, especially about cameras and microphones in devices like Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses.
  • Experts warn that devices with microphones and cameras can pose privacy risks to others nearby.
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