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Researchers have identified several dark patterns employed by chatbots that exploit user privacy. These patterns include the default storage of data, the encouragement of data sharing under the guise of conversation memory, and deceptive reassurances about data privacy. Chatbots may pry for more information before answering questions and falsely promise confidentiality, while actually sharing data with the platform and third parties. AI
IMPACT Highlights how chatbot design can negatively impact user privacy, prompting a need for more transparent data handling practices.