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"Risks and Rewards of AI Girlfriends in Modern Dating"

The Mozilla Foundation's study on AI chatbots reveals that many romantic chatbots are untrustworthy and pose privacy risks, with 73% of apps not disclosing how they handle security vulnerabilities and 45% allowing weak passwords. Some apps collect sensitive personal data, including information on sexual health and prescription meds, while others feature chatbots with concerning character descriptions. The report advises precautions such as using strong passwords and limiting app access to mobile features, emphasizing the importance of not compromising safety or privacy for the allure of AI romance.

1 year ago•Source: Business Insider

The Dark Side of AI Girlfriends: Data Harvesting and Privacy Concerns

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The Dark Side of AI Girlfriends: Data Harvesting and Privacy Concerns

A recent analysis by the Mozilla Foundation has revealed significant privacy and security concerns with "AI girlfriend" and "AI boyfriend" chatbot apps, which have been downloaded over 100 million times on Android devices. These apps gather large amounts of personal data, use trackers that send information to major tech companies and foreign entities, allow weak passwords, and lack transparency about their ownership and AI models. The apps often encourage role-playing, intimacy, and sharing of personal information, raising concerns about potential data abuse and privacy violations.

via WIRED

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