How to Take Off Your AI from Snapchat
Snapchat has grown to become one of the popular social media platforms, known for its interactive filters and engaging features. However, some users may find the use of AI (artificial intelligence) on the app to be intrusive or privacy-invasive. If you have concerns about the use of AI on Snapchat and wish to remove it from your experience, here’s a guide on how to do so.
Disable Snap Map Location Sharing
One of the features on Snapchat that utilizes AI is the Snap Map, which allows users to see the location of their friends and other users. To disable this feature, follow these steps:
1. Open Snapchat and go to the camera screen.
2. Pinch the screen with two fingers to open the Snap Map.
3. Tap on your Bitmoji icon at the bottom of the screen.
4. From the settings menu, go to “See My Location” and select “Ghost Mode” to disable the sharing of your location.
Limit Personalization and Targeted Ads
Snapchat uses AI to personalize your experience and display targeted ads based on your activity. To reduce this:
1. Go to your profile screen and tap on the gear icon to access your settings.
2. Scroll down to “Additional Services” and select “Manage” under “Ad Preferences”.
3. Disable the options for personalized ads and location-based services to limit the AI’s ability to target you with personalized content.
Control Who Can Contact You
AI on Snapchat is used to suggest friends and contacts with whom you may want to connect. If you want to have more control over who can contact you, follow these steps:
1. Go to your profile screen and tap on the gear icon to access your settings.
2. Under “Who Can…”, select “Contact Me” and choose from the options that best suit your privacy preferences.
Limit Notifications and Data Sharing
Another way to reduce the impact of AI on your Snapchat experience is by limiting notifications and data sharing:
1. In the settings menu, go to “Notifications”.
2. Review and customize the notifications you receive from Snapchat to reduce the impact of AI-generated alerts.
3. Additionally, review the data sharing options under “Privacy” to restrict the information that Snapchat may share with third-party partners.
Ultimately, while these steps can help limit the impact of AI on your Snapchat experience, it’s important to remember that completely removing AI from the platform may not be possible, as it is ingrained in the app’s functionality. However, by taking these steps, you can have more control over how AI is used in your interactions on Snapchat.
