Messenger-App: Gericht sieht Rechtsverstöße beim Messengerdienst Snapchat
2026-10-15
Neue Presse Coburg
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A German court found that Snapchat's AI chatbot, "My AI," unlawfully collected and processed personal data from users, including minors, without proper consent. The chatbot encouraged users to share sensitive information, which was used for personalized advertising, violating data protection and youth protection laws. Consumer advocates initiated the legal action.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The chatbot is an AI system that interacts with users by simulating a friend and soliciting personal information, which has led to legal action due to privacy violations and risks to children and adolescents. The court ruling confirms that the AI system's use has directly led to a breach of legal obligations protecting fundamental rights, specifically privacy and data protection. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to violations of rights caused by the AI system's use.[AI generated]