Does the AI company use my conversations to train its models?
It depends on the company, the product, your plan and your settings, so check the current policy for the service you use. Some products use consumer chats to improve models unless you opt out. Business and API plans often have different terms.
Where to look:
- The privacy or data controls in your account settings.
- The vendor's privacy policy and help center.
- Your organization's agreement, if your account is provided by an employer.
Even with training turned off, chats may be stored for some period and reviewed in limited cases such as safety checks. Treat what you type as not fully private, and do not paste secrets or confidential material.
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Are AI-written phishing emails harder to spot, and what should I look for now?
Yes, AI can write clean, convincing phishing emails without the spelling mistakes people used to rely on, so judge the request and the sender, not the grammar.
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Can AI analyze my Excel or CSV data and can I trust the results?
Often yes, especially with assistants that can run code on uploaded files, but you should verify the results.
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Can an AI assistant be tricked by hidden instructions in emails or web pages?
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