5 things that "ChatGBT" shouldn't know about you

Artificial intelligence has become part of work, study, and daily life, but the ease of talking to chatbots may lead the user to share more personal or professional details than the question requires.

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This does not mean that "GPT Chat" is unsafe, but the basic principle of protection is not to enter highly sensitive information unless there is a clear need for it, while taking advantage of the available privacy settings.

Passwords, two-factor authentication codes, secret access keys, and account information are among the data that should not be shared with AI bots, as the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) warns against sharing credentials, considering that sharing passwords poses risks related to security, privacy, and accountability.

Therefore, if a user needs help with a problem related to their account, they can describe the problem or use fake data instead of sending the actual password or login code.

Banking and financial data

Bank card numbers, personal identification codes, account numbers, e-wallet data, or financial transaction details are information that do not usually need to be entered for general advice.

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has indicated that stolen personal and financial information can be used to open accounts, obtain services, or conduct transactions in the victim's name. It added that the user can delete numbers, names, and details that reveal their identity before requesting an analysis of a financial document or an explanation of a transaction through artificial intelligence.

 Identity documents and personal information

Passport photos, ID cards, driver's licenses, document numbers, addresses, and government identification numbers can together form a rich profile of their owner, and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has warned of the risks of identity theft when personal and financial information falls into the hands of unauthorized parties.

She explained that this data could be used to open accounts, obtain services, or impersonate the victim. She added that if document analysis is required, it is best to conceal the name, document number, address, and any other unnecessary identifying information.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed that personally identifiable health information is data that needs to be protected, and the minimum necessary principle is based on not using or disclosing more health information than is necessary to achieve the intended purpose.

Here, the user can request a general explanation of a result or medical term without entering a name, file number, or any identifying data, with the AI's response not being considered a substitute for a doctor.