WhatsApp is facing criticism for its new, "optional" AI feature, Meta AI, which users cannot remove from the app. The feature, marked by a persistent blue circle icon, allows users to inter…
WhatsApp is facing criticism for its new, "optional" AI feature, Meta AI, which users cannot remove from the app. The feature, marked by a persistent blue circle icon, allows users to interact with an AI chatbot powered by Llama 4. While WhatsApp claims personal chats remain end-to-end encrypted, concerns are rising about data privacy and the forced use of AI.
Critics argue Meta is exploiting its market position and using people as test subjects, potentially collecting data through this feature. Meta is also under scrutiny for allegedly using copyrighted material to train its AI models, raising legal and ethical questions. The Information Commissioner's Office is monitoring Meta AI's technology and use of personal data within WhatsApp.