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AI Search Engine Accused of Sharing Chats With Google, Meta
3 Apr
Summary
- Lawsuit alleges Perplexity shares entire chat sessions with Google and Meta.
- Incognito Mode is allegedly a sham, sharing data even with paid users.
- Sensitive financial, health, and personal data are reportedly shared without consent.
A proposed class action lawsuit filed recently alleges that Perplexity's AI search engine improperly shares users' chat sessions in their entirety with Google and Meta.
The complaint claims that this data sharing occurs regardless of user account status, with even "Incognito Mode" users reportedly having their conversations, including personal identifiers, disclosed.
This alleged practice extends to sensitive information such as financial and health data. The lawsuit asserts that Perplexity, Google, and Meta are prioritizing profits over user privacy by using ad trackers to access this sensitive information.
The lawsuit covers chats shared between December 7, 2022, and February 4, 2026, with potential for substantial fines for the companies involved.
