Overview

• Meta's standalone AI app, powered by Llama 4, includes a public Discover feed where users can share AI interactions, but sensitive personal data is being unintentionally exposed.
• The app retains user conversations and builds memory files by default, with no option to prevent data storage, raising significant privacy concerns.
• WhatsApp users are unable to remove or disable the newly embedded AI feature, prompting widespread complaints about forced integration.
• Experts warn of privacy risks as users unknowingly share deeply personal information, while Meta claims personal messages remain end-to-end encrypted.
• The Information Commissioner’s Office is monitoring Meta's handling of personal data, as the app's rollout intensifies scrutiny over AI-driven personalization and data usage.