German Court Rules Snapchat AI Chatbot Violated Data and Youth Protection Laws
2026-10-14 | DEU | incident | rights
Our take
The chatbot asked kids about their lives and passed the answers to advertising. A German court has now called that what it is.
The facts
A German court found that Snapchat's AI chatbot, "My AI," unlawfully collected and processed personal data from users, including minors, without proper consent. The chatbot encouraged users to share sensitive information, which was used for personalized advertising, violating data protection and youth protection laws. Consumer advocates initiated the legal action.