The Meta AI app, a social-focused artificial intelligence platform from the tech giant, faced significant criticism last week after users reported that its Discover feed displayed a range of seemingly private conversations. In response to these concerns, Meta is now taking measures to improve user awareness regarding the implications of the “Share” button. Users who attempt to share content on the social feed will encounter a warning message indicating that their posts will be visible to all.
Business Insider was the first to report that the Meta AI app presents a warning whenever users attempt to share a conversation publicly. Staff members from Gadgets 360 also confirmed the presence of this warning while testing the feature. This initiative may serve as a precautionary measure aimed at preventing users from unintentionally posting their personal information online.
The warning is triggered when users click the “Share” button, situated at the top right corner of the application. A full-screen pop-up appears with the notification: “Prompts that you post are public and visible to everyone. Your prompts may be suggested by Meta on other Meta apps.” The message advises users to refrain from sharing any personal or sensitive data.
Alongside the warning, a “Manage Settings” link directs users to a settings page where they can choose whether to allow their prompts to be suggested on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Users must tap the center of the screen to activate the “Post to feed” button after viewing the warning, permitting them to share their content with the Discover feed.
Interestingly, while some staff members from Gadgets 360 noted that they encountered the warning during their initial attempts to share a post, it seemed to disappear on subsequent attempts. However, reports indicate that users are now more frequently seeing this warning message.
The report from Business Insider also mentioned an increase in image-based posts and a decrease in text-based entries, possibly reflecting Meta’s efforts to limit the sharing of personal content. However, this assertion could not be independently verified.
Moreover, image posts on the Meta AI app, particularly those featuring AI-enhanced versions of real images, give rise to their own privacy issues. Recent reports highlighted that these posts often include the original, unedited images in their descriptions, making them accessible for copying or saving by others.
