Are we living in an artificial intelligence-articulated world with an illusion of privacy? Snapchat users had the same epiphany on Tuesday when some users found their profiles were being automatically updated.
The latest version of the application uses AI to help users connect and make their lives easier. However, it seems like AI just overtook the application for a while and gave us all a reality check.
Snapchat was not hacked, but the application was experiencing a glitch that created panic among the user base. The company confirmed the bug in a popular tabloid. The spokesperson said: “My AI experienced a temporary outage that’s now resolved.” The glitch has instigated fear among users of losing their personal data to AI.
What Happened with Snapchat?
Snapchat is among the most popular social media application. The app is encrypted and said to be safe, keeping its users away from any illicit activities prone to hackers. However, the app has been subject to violations.
A similar activity was reported by the users on August 15. The application was posting images or statuses on an individual’s profile. The AI feature in Snapchat is restricted to making recommendations, answering questions, and conversing with users. If it doesn’t include the feature of posting a live story, then how did it happen?
The application has reportedly tackled the issue and blamed it on a bug. They assured users that their engineers were meticulously investigating the reported incidents and reiterated their dedication to safeguarding user data.
Snapchat tweeted:
The risk of involving AI in our day-to-day lives always entailed risks, yet it was unavoidable. Now that we are working with AI, it is best to be informed. Remember, in the ever-evolving world of technology, knowledge is your best armor against potential threats.
Want to Remove AI from Snapchat?
The feature of Snapchat that includes AI is named ‘My AI.’ Although My AI can be unpinned or removed, these features are only available to Snapchat Plus members. If you have Snapchat Plus, you can easily remove My AI from Snapchat by following our instructions.
People who thought Snapchat was hacked posted this on Twitter:
What are your views on indulging AI in our everyday lives? Will AI take over our world before we can even understand it?
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