Keeping Your Private Data Safe When Using AI
What not to paste into an AI chat, how to check privacy settings, and simple habits that protect you and your employer.
AI chats feel private, like talking to yourself. They are not. What you type goes to a company's servers, may be stored, and under some settings may be reviewed by people or used to improve products. A few habits keep you safe without giving up the benefits.
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