Is it safe to use AI chatbots and share personal information with them?
Treat chatbots like a public service: avoid sharing sensitive details and check the privacy settings.
AI chatbots are generally safe to use for everyday tasks, but you should be careful about what you share. Conversations may be stored and, depending on the service and your settings, used to improve the system.
Read the provider's privacy policy and check your settings.
What not to share
Passwords, bank or card details, ID numbers, private health records and confidential work or client information.
Good habits
Use privacy controls to limit data use, avoid pasting sensitive documents, and follow your employer's rules on AI tools.
Check the answers
Chatbots can make mistakes. Verify important information, especially medical, legal and financial advice, with a reliable source or a professional.
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