German classifieds site Kleinanzeigen.de activates AI chat analysis by default without user consent

Kleinanzeigen.de, a German online classifieds platform, has activated an AI feature that analyzes user chats to suggest replies. The function was turned on by default for all users without asking for consent. Users who do not want the AI analysis can disable it in the settings. The company states that personal data is not used for AI training and that data protection standards are followed. The move has raised privacy concerns, as many users may not be aware of the default activation.