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Meta AI Launches Across Europe, Raising Privacy Concerns

The chatbot is now integrated into WhatsApp and other Meta platforms in 41 European countries, but users cannot fully remove or deactivate the feature.

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Overview

  • Meta AI, marked by a blue-green circle, is now available in WhatsApp and other Meta platforms across 41 European countries.
  • The rollout follows a year-long delay due to regulatory concerns from the Irish Data Protection Commission over data privacy compliance.
  • The EU version of Meta AI adheres to strict privacy laws, offering text-only functionality without using user data for training.
  • Users have expressed frustration over the inability to fully remove or deactivate Meta AI, though individual chats with the chatbot can be deleted.
  • Meta AI can perform tasks like answering questions, translating text, and providing personalized recommendations, but users are advised not to share sensitive information due to potential inaccuracies in AI-generated responses.