New AI Can Pretend to Be You Online — Should You Worry?
Researchers built AI that mimics your browsing habits, raising privacy and security concerns.
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- A new AI method can simulate your browsing behavior by learning from your clicks and searches.
- It could help companies test websites without real users, saving time and money.
- But if misused, it could invade privacy, create fake accounts, or spread misinformation.
Why It Matters
Your online habits could be copied by AI, affecting privacy and security.