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AI can be a bit scary, but if you pay attention to privacy, double-check your facts, and take control of your data, you can use it safely and smartly.
Image: Foundry
It’s easy to feel a little scared about how AI is developing. Even if you don’t believe in the end-of-the-world dystopias, there are many scary questions: What happens to jobs when AI takes over? How will energy-hungry data servers affect the environment? Can democracy survive the flood of disinformation?
This is not really something we, as individuals, can influence, but there are things you and I can do to reduce the risks of AI. Here are my top tips:
1. Choose the right service
Not all AI services handle your data the same exact way. Some are based in regions with strong privacy regulations, and others may use your information to improve their systems. Understanding who owns the service and where it’s based can help you make informed choices. If privacy is important to you, look for platforms that prioritize data protection.
2. Check the source
Checking the source is always important on the internet, and it’s vital when it comes to AI services.
When you ask a question, AI uses many different web pages to formulate its answer and while it often gets it right, there are no guarantees. Fortunately, all AI services are now quite good at providing the source of their claims. If in doubt, always click on the original source to assess its credibility! If there is no source citation, you can ask the follow-up question “What are your sources?” to display it.
3. Take responsibility
When you write and speak in public, you are responsible for the accuracy of the information you share. Mistakes happen, sure, but it’s up to you to verify the facts.
For example, Kd leader Ebba Busch referred to AI when she cited an incorrect quote in her Almedals speech. So, what’s the lesson here? Relying on AI is never an excuse. Always double-check your sources.
4. Search privately
By default, your searches and conversations are saved and may be used to train the AI services. If you don’t want that, ChatGPT offers a feature called Temporary Chat. It works like a browser’s incognito mode and lets you search and interact without saving your history.
5. Clearing the history
The more you use an AI service, the more it learns about you. If you feel uncomfortable, you can go to the settings menu and look for the delete history feature. In ChatGPT, this found under Data Controls.
6. Protecting private information
No matter how you use AI, it’s important to remember that what you write and upload is shared with someone else. That’s why you need to be careful with sensitive information like passwords and bank details. Assume that everything can be read by someone else no matter what the services say.
7. Talk to your boss
Are you using AI at work or in an organization? Check with your manager or chairperson on what the rules are. There are often guidelines on how to use AI, and many companies and organizations pay for professional versions with greater security.
This article originally appeared on our sister publication PC för Alla and was translated and localized from Swedish.
Author: Martin Appel, Contributor, PCWorld
Martin is our sister site PC for Alla's consumer editor where he, among other things, guides you as a reader to what you need to be aware of when buying products and services. He writes engaging columns and tips on smart apps and programs, and sometimes he also tests hardware and software for PC för Alla.
Recent stories by Martin Appel:
Image: Foundry
It’s easy to feel a little scared about how AI is developing. Even if you don’t believe in the end-of-the-world dystopias, there are many scary questions: What happens to jobs when AI takes over? How will energy-hungry data servers affect the environment? Can democracy survive the flood of disinformation?
This is not really something we, as individuals, can influence, but there are things you and I can do to reduce the risks of AI. Here are my top tips:
1. Choose the right service
Not all AI services handle your data the same exact way. Some are based in regions with strong privacy regulations, and others may use your information to improve their systems. Understanding who owns the service and where it’s based can help you make informed choices. If privacy is important to you, look for platforms that prioritize data protection.
2. Check the source
Checking the source is always important on the internet, and it’s vital when it comes to AI services.
When you ask a question, AI uses many different web pages to formulate its answer and while it often gets it right, there are no guarantees. Fortunately, all AI services are now quite good at providing the source of their claims. If in doubt, always click on the original source to assess its credibility! If there is no source citation, you can ask the follow-up question “What are your sources?” to display it.
3. Take responsibility
When you write and speak in public, you are responsible for the accuracy of the information you share. Mistakes happen, sure, but it’s up to you to verify the facts.
For example, Kd leader Ebba Busch referred to AI when she cited an incorrect quote in her Almedals speech. So, what’s the lesson here? Relying on AI is never an excuse. Always double-check your sources.
4. Search privately
By default, your searches and conversations are saved and may be used to train the AI services. If you don’t want that, ChatGPT offers a feature called Temporary Chat. It works like a browser’s incognito mode and lets you search and interact without saving your history.
5. Clearing the history
The more you use an AI service, the more it learns about you. If you feel uncomfortable, you can go to the settings menu and look for the delete history feature. In ChatGPT, this found under Data Controls.
6. Protecting private information
No matter how you use AI, it’s important to remember that what you write and upload is shared with someone else. That’s why you need to be careful with sensitive information like passwords and bank details. Assume that everything can be read by someone else no matter what the services say.
7. Talk to your boss
Are you using AI at work or in an organization? Check with your manager or chairperson on what the rules are. There are often guidelines on how to use AI, and many companies and organizations pay for professional versions with greater security.
This article originally appeared on our sister publication PC för Alla and was translated and localized from Swedish.
Author: Martin Appel, Contributor, PCWorld
Martin is our sister site PC for Alla's consumer editor where he, among other things, guides you as a reader to what you need to be aware of when buying products and services. He writes engaging columns and tips on smart apps and programs, and sometimes he also tests hardware and software for PC för Alla.
Recent stories by Martin Appel:
