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AI Chatbots Share User Data Despite Cookie Rejection, Study Finds

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A study by IMDEA Nanoscience Institute found that six out of nine AI chatbots share user data, even when cookies are rejected. These chatbots continue to send chat titles or links to third-party services, with 80.8% of such services remaining active. In one instance, shared Grok pages sent a screenshot to TikTok, prompting Spain's AEPD to seek an EU review on potential regulatory action. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about data privacy and tracking practices in AI chatbots, potentially leading to regulatory scrutiny.

RANK_REASON Research findings on AI chatbot data sharing practices. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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AI Chatbots Share User Data Despite Cookie Rejection, Study Finds

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    6 of 9 AI chatbots pass chat titles or links to trackers, IMDEA finds: Rejecting cookies left 80.8% of third-party services active, and shared Grok pages sent T

    6 of 9 AI chatbots pass chat titles or links to trackers, IMDEA finds: Rejecting cookies left 80.8% of third-party services active, and shared Grok pages sent TikTok a screenshot. Spain's AEPD sought EU review: will regulators act? https:// ppc.land/6-of-9-ai-chatbots-pa ss-chat-…

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