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I Gave My Life Over to Meta’s A.I. Agent and Was Blown Away

New York Times — Tech · · International · Privacy Law

A journalist tested Meta's AI agent, Muse, across a range of personal tasks including managing dental insurance and making reservations. Completing those tasks required handing over significant amounts of personal data to Meta's systems.

Why this matters: Meta already knows more about most people than almost any company on earth. An AI agent that also handles your insurance, your calendar, and your dinner plans is not just a helpful tool. It is a much deeper feed of personal information flowing into the same company that sells ads against your behavior. The convenience is real. So is the cost. When one platform touches your health, your finances, and your daily routines, you have handed over a very complete picture of your life, and the terms of that deal are not always clear before you start.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

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