Meta AI app notifies friends, shares user data

Meta's AI app is experiencing a surge in downloads, reaching the top 5 on the U.S. App Store following a significant overhaul. However, users are reporting that the app automatically notifies their friends and contacts when they start using it, leading to potential embarrassment. Furthermore, the app logs user conversations, which can be used for targeted advertising without explicit consent. This data sharing practice, coupled with a past 'Discover feed' feature that exposed private chats, raises significant privacy concerns for users who may not fully understand the extent of data collection and sharing across Meta's interconnected platforms.