Meta is again accused of spying on users

Former Meta employee Sarah Wynn-Williams has stated that the company monitors the emotional states of users — particularly teenagers — and shares this sensitive information with advertisers.
For example, if a teenage girl deletes a selfie, the platform might begin showing her advertisements for beauty products or weight loss services, based on inferred emotional cues.

Personalized AI chatbot raises new concerns
Meta recently introduced a personalized AI chatbot that draws on data from users' Facebook and Instagram profiles. Conversations with this bot are also subject to analysis, under the premise of improving user interaction and engagement.

Privacy is increasingly under threat
According to privacy experts, Meta now possesses more information about individual users than even their closest family members. This data is not only used to refine the platform experience but also to deliver highly targeted advertising.

Why this continues to work
Most users do not take the time to limit data collection settings. The convenience of using the platforms often takes precedence over protecting personal privacy, which allows companies like Meta to continue these practices largely unchallenged.