Meta's AI assistant is a persistent blue circle that appears by default on its platform, raising concerns over user autonomy and control. Critics argue that users cannot disable it, despite Meta claiming it is "entirely optional." Privacy advocates are critical of the move, citing potential data misuse and the use of potentially compromised training data. The lack of transparency and control has fueled calls for greater accountability and the ability to opt out entirely, adding to global discussions about consent, data ethics, and AI in everyday communications.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/601515-whatsapp-users-express-frustration-over-non-removable-meta-ai-featureUS President Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling on the Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education to develop a plan to train one million new apprentices in skilled trades and emerging industries such as artificial intelligence by April 2026.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/trump-calls-for-one-million-new-trainees-in-skilled-trades-aiSouth Korea's data protection authority has accused Chinese startup DeepSeek of transferring user information, including prompts, without permission during its launch in the country's app market. The Personal Information Protection Commission alleges that Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co Ltd did not obtain consent while sending personal info to companies in China and the US.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1304665-south-korea-raises-alarm-citing-user-information-transfer-by-deepseekSouth Korea's data protection authority has found that Chinese AI app DeepSeek was transferring personal data, including device and network information, to a cloud services platform without users' consent. The data was sent to servers at Beijing-based Volcano Engine while the app was still available for download.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/24/world/skorea-says-deepseek-transferred-data-to-chinese-company-without-consent/2098326South Korea's data protection authority has found that Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek transferred user information, including prompts, without consent when its app was launched in the country in January. The Personal Information Protection Commission stated that DeepSeek sent content to Beijing Volcano Engine Technology along with device and network information, violating agency rules on protecting personal data.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/south-korea-says-deepseek-transferred-user-data-prompts-without-consent-1874801South Korea's data protection authority has found that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek transferred user information and prompts without consent while its app was available for download in South Korea's app market, violating local regulations.
https://www.asiaone.com/asia/south-korea-says-deepseek-transferred-user-data-prompts-without-consentThe Personal Information Protection Commission in South Korea found that Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co Ltd did not obtain user consent when transferring personal data to companies in China and the US during its launch in January. The commission suspended new app downloads after DeepSeek acknowledged failing to follow data protection rules. It was discovered that DeepSeek sent user-generated AI prompts, device information, and network details to Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co Ltd, citing improvements to user experience.
https://channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/south-korea-deep-seek-transferred-user-data-prompts-without-consent-5085611Meta's latest AI assistant on WhatsApp has sparked frustration among users who claim it appears uninvited and cannot be disabled, despite being described as an optional tool by the company. The assistant, marked with a blue circle in chat interfaces, is reportedly answering questions and generating content without user consent, contradicting Meta's claims of its helpful nature.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1304590-meta-ais-integration-into-whatsapp-sparks-privacy-concernsSK Hynix, a key supplier to Nvidia, has reported earnings that beat estimates due to the growing demand for AI-related products. The South Korean company's revenue and profit margins exceeded expectations, driven by increased sales of memory chips used in artificial intelligence applications. This trend is expected to continue as AI technology continues to boom, with Nvidia's stock price rising accordingly.
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