Snapchat's ChatGPT Friend "My AI" Launched Globally the Reviews are not Good...

Location Data

Snapchat's My AI feature has sparked controversy over its use of location data. Jaeden Schafer explains that the AI can recommend nearby businesses based on user location, even when location sharing is turned off 1. This has led to concerns about privacy and transparency, as users feel misled by the AI's claims of not knowing their location 1.

Some people have claimed that they turned off location sharing on their phone or they removed themselves from the Snapchat map, and it was still able to do that even if they didn't give Snapchat access to their location.

--- Jaeden Schafer

The issue highlights the broader problem of personal data collection by social media companies, often without explicit user consent 1.

   

Transparency Issues

Transparency about data collection is another major concern with Snapchat's My AI. Jaeden Schafer notes that the AI claims not to know user locations while simultaneously providing location-based recommendations 1. This contradiction has led to user distrust and accusations of dishonesty.

The bigger problem is essentially just that it can use your information and even if you're not really sharing that on the snap map.

--- Jaeden Schafer

Additionally, the AI's integration into the app has been criticized for being intrusive, especially for free users who cannot remove it from their chat interface 2.