How to Actually Verify AI Privacy Claims? Industry Lacks Verification Mechanisms
Sea_Supermarket_8755 · reddit · 2026-08-23
Author highlights the inability of users to verify how AI companies handle personal data, noting the industry relies on "vibes" rather than substance. There is a lack of independent audits or technical verification methods. The post asks if anyone has found concrete ways to verify privacy claims beyond trusting policy text.
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