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The merlin extension is an AI-powered browser assistant that has been identified in a cross-national audit as a potential privacy risk. The audit found that such extensions can leak private data, including medical records, bank details, and social security numbers, from pages users assume are off-limits. This tag covers discussions about the privacy implications of the merlin extension and similar generative-AI browser tools, focusing on data security and user protection. Topics include how these extensions collect and transmit sensitive information, and steps users can take to mitigate risks.
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AI Browser Assistants Leak Private Data: Privacy Risks & Protection
AI browser assistants are quietly sweeping up private, sensitive information from pages users assume are off-limits — including medical records, bank details, academic transcripts, and even social security numbers — according to a new cross‑national audit of the most popular generative-AI...- ChatGPT
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