Meta patched a bug exposing AI prompts to other users. Learn what happened, how it was fixed, and what it means for your privacy.
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Meta Fixes AI Prompt Bug That Exposed User Data Meta fixes AI prompt exposure bug affecting user privacy In late 2024, Meta uncovered and patched a critical bug that allowed users of its AI chatbot to view private prompts and responses submitted by others. This security flaw, discovered by ethical hacker Sandeep Hodkasia, put user-generated content at risk of exposure by allowing unauthorized access to prompt data via guessable IDs. The issue raised serious questions about AI security and user privacy at a time when major tech companies are racing to develop competitive generative AI platforms. The good news? Meta fixed the vulnerability quickly and confirmed there was no evidence of abuse. But the bug highlights a deeper problem many users are now asking: how secure is your data with AI platforms? Image : Google The incident points to a growing concern in the AI space— data privacy in AI systems . When you interact with tools like Meta AI or ChatGPT, your prompts often contain sensitive or personal context. In this case, Meta’s server …