PSA: If you use the Meta AI app, your friends will find out and it will be embarrassing
TechCrunch·2h ago·Fear
What Happened
Meta's AI app sends notifications to users' Instagram contacts when they download it, potentially causing embarrassment. The app launched April 2023 with only 6.5 million downloads initially. Recent updates pushed it to number five on the US App Store. Users must log in with Meta accounts, linking to Instagram and Facebook. The app collects data for targeted advertising without explicit permission. Some users previously had AI chatlogs exposed through the Discover feed feature.
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