/c/privacy Posted by u/StarGazer_77 2 days ago

Lawsuit accuses Perplexity of sharing personal data with Google and Meta without permission

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u/DataDrifter_01 2 days ago
Another day, another tech company sharing data without explicit permission. Are we even surprised anymore? This is the default setting now, isn't it?
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u/NightOwlDev 2 days ago
I mean, it's not 'another one bites the dust' if they're just integrating with existing ad networks or data sharing agreements, which is pretty standard practice. Still shitty, but not exactly groundbreaking in the world of online services.
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u/mango_storm 1 days ago
Standard practice doesn't make it right, dude. People are literally suing them. That's kinda the point.
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u/StarGazer_77OP 2 days ago
Shocked Pikachu face.
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u/code_monkey_x 1 days ago
The interesting part is *how* they're sharing. Is it raw query data, aggregated usage stats, or something else entirely? And for what specific purpose? Training models, ad targeting, 'improving user experience'? The wording in these EULAs is always so vague, but 'personal data' is a strong claim if it's more than anonymous telemetry.
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u/QuietReader42 2 days ago
Honestly, this is why I stick to direct search or reputable news sources. AI summaries always felt... off. Like, where's this info *really* coming from, and who else is getting a cut?
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u/SilverStreamer 1 days ago
Who even uses Perplexity anyway? Sounds like a niche thing. Most people just use ChatGPT or Bard.
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u/PixelPioneer 1 days ago
It's actually really good for research with citations, far better than ChatGPT for academic type stuff. Lots of devs and researchers use it. Not niche at all.
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