Welcome to the forefront of conversational AI as we explore the fascinating world of AI chatbots in our dedicated blog series. Discover the latest advancements, applications, and strategies that propel the evolution of chatbot technology. From enhancing customer interactions to streamlining business processes, these articles delve into the innovative ways artificial intelligence is shaping the landscape of automated conversational agents. Whether you’re a business owner, developer, or simply intrigued by the future of interactive technology, join us on this journey to unravel the transformative power and endless possibilities of AI chatbots.
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AI chatbots are everywhere these days, but have you ever wondered what information they might be gathering about you? To provide clarity, we analyzed the data collection practices of the top 10 AI chatbots available on the Apple App Store — including Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Meta AI, and others. We also reviewed the latest updates to ChatGPT’s data collection practices, reflecting changes introduced this year. Let’s keep our data in check!
We reviewed the privacy details on the Apple App Store for a list of previously identified 10 most popular AI chatbots⁵ ⁶, which, as of May 20, 2025, also included Meta AI. The comparison was based on the number of data types each app collects. We also checked the privacy policies of DeepSeek³ and ChatGPT⁴ to better understand what kind of data is kept on servers and for how long.
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