A Study of GenAI Phone Users' Privacy Perceptions
Understanding User Privacy Perceptions of GenAI Smartphones
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The researchers conducted 22 semi-structured interviews to examine ordinary users' privacy perceptions of GenAI phones. Users have limited understanding of how the system implements its functions; after exposure to technical details, privacy concerns increase markedly, and the concerns span the entire data lifecycle: opaque collection, insecure storage, and weak data control. Privacy-enhancing suggestions raised in focus groups cover system-level controls, data management practices, and user-facing transparency, which can provide reference for system designers and regulators.