They reveal which are the 5 apps with AI that collect the most information about you
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Learn what data AI-enabled apps collect about you after you download and install them on your mobile devices
In the digital age in which we live, the use of mobile applications has become an everyday thing for most of the people . However, we are often unaware of the amount of personal information these applications collect from us. Even new AI-powered applications are no exception to this worrying trend.
Recently, the firm Declutrr carried out a comprehensive analysis of the most used applications that incorporate Artificial Intelligence, and the results revealed alarming data. Among the top four apps on the list are some household names: Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa; ELSA, an English speaking assistant; eBay; and the Google assistant . These applications have been identified as the ones that collect the most information from their users.
What kind of information exactly do these apps collect?
According to Declutrr's study, these apps store a wide range of personal data, including location, personal information, financial information, contacts, photos and videos, audio, as well as user activity within the app . It's worrying to think about the amount of private information these apps hold and what they might do with it.
It is important to note that the collection of information by these applications is not always transparent. Many users accept the terms and conditions without reading them carefully, without realizing the extent of the information they are sharing. Furthermore, most people are unaware of how their data is used and what kind of security measures are in place to protect their privacy.
In fifth position on the list is Socratic, an educational application that uses Artificial Intelligence. Although this application collects information similar to the previous ones, such as location, personal information, contacts, photos and videos, and user activity, it has one notable difference: it does not collect financial information or audio . While this may bring some relief, it's still important to be aware of the information we're sharing when using these apps.
Given these findings, it is critical that users are informed and aware of the amount of personal information they are providing to these apps . It is advisable to carefully review the terms and conditions, as well as the privacy policies of each application, to understand how our information will be handled and what rights we have as users.