Weibo AI Search Feature Sparks Privacy Concerns
Weibo's new AI-powered smart search feature sparked user concerns about potential misuse of personal data. The company responded by stating that only publicly available content would be used, not non-public information.
What happened
Weibo launched a smart search feature (智搜) that reportedly raised privacy concerns among users who questioned whether the system was using personal data without authorization.
Weibo responded that non-public content would not be used by the feature, addressing allegations that user information was being accessed improperly.
Reported impact
Users expressed concerns about potential leakage of personal information through the AI search functionality.
The controversy prompted collective user statements challenging the privacy implications of the AI-powered search feature.
Governance controls
Weibo issued a statement clarifying that only publicly available content would be used in the smart search feature, asserting that non-public content would not be accessed.
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Sources and evidence
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