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The best and worst AI for your privacy, ranked - and how each handles your data

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Why This Matters

This article highlights the growing privacy concerns associated with popular AI platforms, revealing that the largest and most widely used AI engines tend to be the most invasive of user data. As AI continues to reshape daily life and business operations, understanding the privacy implications is crucial for consumers and organizations alike. The findings underscore the importance of scrutinizing AI providers' data handling practices to protect personal information in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Key Takeaways

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ZDNET's key takeaways

Incogni's new study of 13 AI platforms ranks them by privacy risk.

The largest AI platforms turn out to be the most privacy-invasive - with one exception.

Here's what to know about each option before signing up for an account.

The use of generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini continues to change how we live and work. But do the privacy risks outweigh the convenience?

AI engines have had a cataclysmic impact on many of our lives, comparable to that of smartphones. Businesses are pouring billions of dollars into AI-related developments; it seems like almost every organization wants to project an "AI-first" image, and even in our daily queries and quests for information, AI citations are replacing the older methods we used to search.

Also: How to keep your conversations with ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, or Claude private

We're asking AI for advice before making real-world decisions, and some of us are even seeking out recommendations on our personal lives and finances.

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