How to Use AI Tools: The use of AI tools is increasing rapidly. These tools can do everything from writing essays, taking notes during meetings, and even reminding you of your daily habits. But these AI tools, especially large language models (LLMs), can pose a threat to users’ privacy because they are trained on massive amounts of online data.
According to a recent survey, 70% of users are unaware of the dangers of AI tools, and about 38% of users unknowingly share sensitive information. Let’s learn how to protect privacy when using AI tools.
Stay alert to social media trends
Viral trends on social media encourage users to ask AI chatbots personal questions, such as “What’s my personality like?”. This information, such as date of birth, hobbies, or place of work, could lead to identity theft or fraud.
Avoid sharing personally identifiable data
Experts say users should keep their questions more general.
Do not give sensitive information related to children
Parents often unknowingly share information about their children’s names, schools, or daily routines. This can be used to target children.
Avoid sharing financial information
According to a report by the US FTC, 32% of identity theft cases are related to sharing financial information online. Health data is often the target of data breaches.
Additional tips to stay safe online
- Don’t share information like name, date of birth, and workplace in the same query.
- Choose platforms that offer “delete data after session” features.
- Make sure the platform adheres to privacy protection policies like GDPR, HIPAA.
- Use tools like “HaveIBeenPwned” to check if your information has been leaked.
- Use AI tools carefully and take care of your privacy.
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