Summary
Some users of Meta AI might unknowingly have their AI interaction history shared publicly. While users can choose to make posts public, this has led to privacy concerns since searches can be linked back to people's social media profiles.
Key Facts
- Meta AI is an artificial intelligence tool available on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and as a standalone product.
- There's a feature called the "Discover" feed where users can post their AI interactions publicly.
- By default, chats are private, but users can choose to post them publicly, and there's a warning message about sharing sensitive information.
- Some public posts have been traced back to users' social media accounts due to usernames and profile pictures.
- Internet safety experts highlight privacy risks since users might unintentionally share sensitive information in a public feed.
- Examples of public posts include AI searches related to personal exploration, school test answers, and scantily dressed characters.
- Meta allows users to make their searches private through account settings.
- In the UK, Meta AI can be accessed via a web browser, while in the US, it's available in an app.
