A hosting company auto-installed and activated an AI plugin on 1M+ WP sites

SiteGround automatically installed and activated its AI Agent plugin on over one million WordPress sites without obtaining user consent, sparking widespread backlash from customers who reported the change as unexpected and disruptive. The hosting company's unilateral action has drawn criticism for bypassing standard opt-in procedures, raising concerns about user autonomy and trust in managed hosting services.

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