Is ChatGPT Stealing Our Data? How to Stay Private When Using AI

About this Video

• Video Title: Is ChatGPT Stealing Our Data? How to Stay Private When Using AI
• Channel: John Ferrell, Esq.
• Speakers: John Ferrell
• Duration: 00:09:47

Introduction

This video discusses the privacy concerns surrounding the use of ChatGPT. The speaker, John Ferrell, an intellectual property attorney, explores whether ChatGPT is a secure tool or a risk to data privacy, particularly for businesses and professionals handling sensitive information. He provides practical advice on using ChatGPT more safely.

Key Takeaways

• ChatGPT's Functionality: ChatGPT is a natural language processing tool using machine learning to generate text responses based on patterns in its massive training dataset. It doesn't generate original thought but rather constructs text based on learned patterns.
• Security Risks: The video highlights security risks associated with ChatGPT, including the potential for generating malicious software or phishing attacks. The main concern addressed is the privacy implications of data collection and potential misuse.
• OpenAI's Privacy Policy: OpenAI's privacy policy reveals data collection from user accounts (for paid users), device information (connection details, device type, IP address), and importantly, user prompts and responses. The policy is vague about data access by third parties, including vendors, service providers, affiliates, legal entities, and AI trainers. Microsoft's significant ownership in OpenAI suggests their potential access to this data.
• Safe ChatGPT Usage: The speaker suggests using incognito mode in ChatGPT (turning off chat history and training), avoiding sensitive information in prompts, using throwaway email addresses and incognito browser mode for increased privacy, and keeping prompts general to limit the information shared.