This is how giving personal details to AI can put your privacy and security at risk

Lately, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an important part of our daily lives. The ChatGPT, Google Gemini or other AI assistants you use ask for access to your email, calendar, contact list and other personal details to make your work easier. But have you thought, how big a price is being paid in exchange for this convenience? Technology experts have warned us to think seriously before giving AI access to our personal data.

Why it is dangerous to give personal data to AI:
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Giving any AI system access to your personal data is like giving a stranger your house keys and personal diary. It has many risks:

1. Data misuse: With your permission, AI companies use your data to train their AI models. Users are always unaware of how this data is stored, who can see it, and what it will be used for in the future. It can also be used to show you targeted ads or influence your behavior.

2. Security risk: If a cyber attack occurs on the systems of a company providing AI services, your personal details: such as emails, private conversations, and financial information may fall into the wrong hands. This can cause you great financial and psychological damage.

3. Misinterpretation and confusion: AI doesn’t always understand your data correctly. It can draw conclusions based on incorrect information or context, which can create problems for you.

4. The end of privacy: When AI starts reading your emails, your private conversations are no longer private. Your every digital activity is being monitored, which ultimately ends your personal privacy.

What to do to keep your data safe?

In the digital age, it’s impossible to stay away from technology, but you can keep your personal data safe by taking a few precautions.

Give permission only after thinking: Before giving any app or AI access to your personal data, think once, ‘Is this really necessary?’ If not, don’t give permission.

Do not share highly sensitive information: Never give your citizenship number, password, bank account details, or other highly confidential information to any AI chatbot.

Check settings: Periodically go to the settings on your phone and computer to review which apps have requested what permissions. Turn off unnecessary permissions.

Read the privacy policy: Make it a habit to look at the privacy policy of any service before using it. It will tell you how your data will be used.

Find alternatives: If possible, use AI tools or services that prioritize privacy.

With the help of TechCrunch