AI Features

Meta Reverses AI Feature After Privacy Backlash: What You Need to Know If you use Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp, you may have heard the recent news: Meta has backtracked on an AI feature that drew widespread criticism over privacy concerns. The decision came after public pushback, including from regulators and user advocacy groups. While details about the exact feature are still emerging, the episode underscores a broader tension between AI development and personal data rights. Here’s what we know so far and, more importantly, what you can do to keep your data under your control. ...

Chrome Quietly Removed Its Privacy Promise for On-Device AI — What You Need to Know If you use Chrome and have started noticing a new AI feature—like suggested replies or automated text rewriting—you might have assumed it works entirely on your device. Google previously said exactly that. But recently, without any announcement, the company deleted that privacy promise from its support pages. This article explains what changed, why it matters, and how you can protect yourself. ...