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Character.AI Discloses Brief User Data Exposure Incident
December 18, 2024
AI-powered conversational platform, Character.AI, has recently disclosed a brief incident where user data was inadvertently exposed to other users for approximately ten minutes. The company has swiftly taken measures to rectify the situation and ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future.
According to an official statement, the exposure occurred during an update to the featured Characters on the platform’s homepage, which unexpectedly made certain user account information publicly visible. Although the incident was brief and affected less than 0.01% of users, Character.AI has taken immediate action to rectify the situation and prevent any future occurrences.
Character.AI emphasized its commitment to upholding user trust, safety, and privacy, stating that it will not compromise on these principles in its pursuit of innovative AI solutions. The company has implemented additional technical controls and revised procedures for making changes to its critical infrastructure to guarantee that such incidents do not happen again.
As a result of the incident, Character.AI users can rest assured that their personal information remains safe and secure within the platform’s ecosystem.
Source: Blockchain.News
