HOT 285: Are My AI Chatbot Conversations Private? - The Risks Of Sharing Information with AI Chatbots
Summary
Host Micah Sargent answers a listener's question about AI chatbot privacy, confirming that conversations are stored on servers and used for model training by default. He explains that unlike a simple search, these chats are accessible to human reviewers and lack legal protections like HIPAA or attorney-client privilege. Sargent details specific settings to disable training on ChatGPT and Gemini, noting that turning off training does not stop data storage. He also highlights the existence of dedicated health tools and temporary chat features for handling sensitive personal information more s…
Topics discussed
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Intro and listener question from Wendell
How AI chatbots store and train on data
Human review, legal holds, and privacy gaps
Ads, memory persistence, and HIPAA limits
ChatGPT Health features and data safety tips
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How to disable training in ChatGPT
How to disable training in Gemini
Verdict and final privacy recommendations
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