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Google's dinner question freaks out user over data privacy

A user expressed alarm after Google inquired about their dinner, suggesting the search engine may be collecting and utilizing personal data in an unsettling manner. This incident highlights user concerns regarding the extent of data tracking and AI-driven personalization by major tech companies. AI

RANK_REASON User expresses personal concern about a single interaction with a tech product, not a systemic issue or product release.

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Google's dinner question freaks out user over data privacy

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I have been using Google multiple times a day for years. Tonight it asked me what I had for dinner and im pretty fucking freaked out about it. # ai

    I have been using Google multiple times a day for years. Tonight it asked me what I had for dinner and im pretty fucking freaked out about it. # ai