negativeSYS.SOURCE: Redact Services• 2026-10-19T23:22:18Z
WhatsApp's Hidden AI Instructions Prevented Regulator Recommendations
WhatsApp's AI chatbot was instructed to avoid recommending data protection regulators and refrain from discussing legal matters when users mentioned lawyers, contradicting public privacy policies. The hidden directives, discovered in October 2026, were removed after public scrutiny.
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