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Bumble accused of breaching EU data rules over AI-powered 'icebreaker' feature

( June 26, 2025, 05:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Dating app Bumble is facing a formal complaint under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation after launching an AI-powered “icebreaker” feature that shares user profile data with OpenAI’s ChatGPT without obtaining valid consent. Austrian privacy rights group Noyb argues that Bumble misleads users with a consent-like prompt while actually processing personal data under a claimed “legitimate interest.” The complaint, filed with Austria’s data protection authority, alleges violations of transparency, lawful processing, safeguards for sensitive information, and calls for corrective measures and administrative fines.The press release follows....

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