"AI agents can browse news sites, dashboards, and public records to compile research memos. They may even order our groceries, but they can also expose our personal data."
"The risks to our privacy are even greater in the age of the AI-driven web. Our AI agents know a great deal about us, including our ailments and mental health."
"As we are building the foundations of a new web, we can design it so that our AI agents protect our privacy, limiting unnecessary data sharing."
In 2025, web traffic for retailers, news publications, and marketing agencies dropped by 20 to 40 percent due to AI agents like ChatGPT. These agents can perform tasks such as booking flights and compiling research, but they also pose privacy risks by exposing personal data. The introduction of ads in AI tools by companies like OpenAI and Microsoft reflects a shift towards surveillance capitalism. There is an opportunity to enhance privacy in the AI-driven web by designing systems that limit data sharing while still providing necessary services.
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