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Meta announced that starting December 16, it will use all user interactions with its AI chatbots across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and devices like Ray-Ban Meta to personalize ads and content. This move has sparked concerns over user privacy and potential violations of data protection rights.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (Meta AI chatbot and voice assistant) in a way that directly impacts user privacy and could lead to violations of fundamental rights, specifically privacy and data protection rights. The use of AI to process personal conversations for ad targeting constitutes a breach of obligations intended to protect fundamental rights. The article highlights realized harms related to surveillance and privacy intrusion, not just potential risks. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to violations of rights and harms to users stemming from the AI system's use.[AI generated]