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The sider extension is an AI-powered browser assistant that has been identified in a recent audit as a potential privacy risk. Research shows that such extensions can access and leak sensitive private data from web pages, including medical records, bank details, and social security numbers. This tag covers discussions about the privacy implications of using the sider extension, focusing on how it may collect information users assume is private. Users concerned about data security should be aware of these risks when installing or using the sider extension in their browser.
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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...
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