New Delhi: The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has grown rapidly in recent times. Tech giants are actively working to make their AI models smarter, utilizing various types of user data to achieve this. AI chatbots now incorporate not just your search history, but also your chats, uploaded files, photos, voice inputs, and app-based activities into their training processes.
However, data policies and the level of control granted to users vary across companies. Therefore, it is essential to use these AI chatbots with caution.
Changes Made by Google and Meta
Google recently introduced changes to how search history is handled, altering the way search activities are managed. Meanwhile, Meta is utilizing data gathered from Facebook, Instagram, and Meta AI to enhance its own AI systems.
Furthermore, AI platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok also utilize user chats and shared content, albeit under specific terms or limitations. Consequently, sharing sensitive information—such as Aadhaar or bank details—with these AI chatbots could land you in serious trouble.
Privacy Control Options Are Also Available
Companies maintain that they provide users with various options to manage their privacy. For instance, ChatGPT offers a feature to disable “Chat History & Training,” ensuring that new chats are not used to train the AI model.
Similarly, Google allows users to manage data through settings like “Web & App Activity” and “Search History.” Meta also provides settings related to AI and privacy, while Microsoft Copilot and other services offer options for data management.
