From the «she's using you for your data» department:
Feed: The Next Web
Title: Don’t trust AI girlfriends — they only want you for your data Author: Thomas Macaulay
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:57:02 -0500
Link: https://thenextweb.com/news/ai-girlfriends-romantic-chatbots-data-privacy

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It’s Valentine’s Day and digital romances are blossoming. Across the world, lonely hearts are opening up to virtual lovers. But their secrets aren’t as safe
as they may seem. According to a new analysis by Mozilla, AI girlfriends harvest
reams of private and intimate data. This information can then be shared with marketers, advertisers, and data brokers. It’s also vulnerable to leaks. The research team investigated 11 popular romantic chatbots, including Replika, Chai, and Eva. Around 100 million people have downloaded these apps on Google Play alone. Using AI, the chatbots simulate interactions with virtual girlfriends, soulmates, or friends. To…

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