Sensitive information of many Meta AI app users is public and this is a serious problem

Upon introducing the Meta AI app, the tech giant aimed to provide it with the social component that characterizes its other products, yet this has undoubtedly gotten out of hand. Hundreds of users are sharing their conversations with the chatbot on the application’s Discover feed, and many of these instances appear to be accidents rather than conscious actions.

A serious privacy issue

Meta launched the new version of its Meta AI app in April in the United States and 35 other countries, although it has not yet reached Spain. This application is the evolution of its digital assistant Meta AI and allows interaction with a conversational AI powered by Llama 4. Additionally, it is notable for its ability to remember your preferences and context, offering a personalized experience.

One of the most striking features of the Meta AI app is the option to share your interactions with the AI with other users of the application. This is done via a button, and although Meta claims that “nothing is shared in your feed unless you decide to publish it“, it is evident that most people are not aware of the implications of this feature.

This poses a very serious issue and risk, as it involves an exposure of private information and testimonials. Social networks have been filled with posts highlighting the severity of this situation, sharing the types of inquiries found in the “Discover” section of the Meta AI app and expressing concern about it.

I cannot believe this is still up and public. You can click directly on the profiles and see the full names and profile photos of the people asking these questions. https://t.co/m7G3fwfqKB pic.twitter.com/Ut0xrgjtYv

— Aric Toler (@AricToler) June 12, 2025

From medical data to financial information, home addresses, phone numbers, private photographs, inquiries related to illegal activities, or sexual questions. All are accessible to anyone browsing the Meta app, also linked to the profile information, image, etc., of those who share it.

I spent an hour browsing the app, and saw:
-Medical and tax records
-Private details on court cases
-Draft apology letters for crimes
-Home addresses
-Confessions of affairs
…and much more!

Not going to post any of those – but here’s my favorite so far pic.twitter.com/9KqGeLB5UN

— Justine Moore (@venturetwins) June 12, 2025

At present, Meta has not made a statement on this matter, but it is clear that the tech company will need to review the design of this feature and the information it provides to users when explaining its functionality.

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