Kayleigh-May's Digital Digest

Dear Lovely Readers,

In the age of artificial intelligence, the use of tools like ChatGPT has skyrocketed, bringing to the forefront a plethora of questions about safety, privacy, and ethical use. As someone who spent the weekend deeply immersed in the wonders and intricacies of AI, I recognize the need for a candid conversation about these issues. Today, we’ll navigate how to engage with AI responsibly.

In the early days of the internet, it was like stepping into an unexplored galaxy—equal parts thrilling and intimidating. Not everyone could gaze into this digital expanse and see the stars; the shadows loomed large with concerns about the dark sides of the web (and the literal dark web) and the very real dangers it posed. Yet, for every wary soul, there was a dreamer envisioning a world more connected, alive with tweets and likes, a virtual shopping paradise, and my favourite: a treasure trove of knowledge just a click away.

Now, as AI takes center stage, we find ourselves at a similar crossroads. How do we find that delicate balance between caution and wonder? It’s about threading the needle carefully, acknowledging the risks while embracing the endless potential AI holds to enrich and simplify our lives. Where do you stand on this spectrum of concern and hope? Let’s explore this together.

FEAR FACTOR:

Understanding AI Anxieties

While AI offers a transformative potential akin to historical innovations, it’s not without its concerns. In some countries, access to AI technologies like ChatGPT is restricted due to stringent internet censorship laws (EnterpriseDNA.co, n.d.). Moreover, the recent ban—and subsequent unbanning—of ChatGPT in Italy over data protection concerns underscores the critical need for vigilance regarding AI compliance with privacy regulations (Yahoo Finance, 2023).

AI and Privacy: A Delicate Dance

ChatGPT’s capacity to store conversation logs means that anything you share stays in its digital memory (MakeUseOf, n.d.). This highlights the need for caution and mindfulness when interacting with AI, particularly when it comes to personal and sensitive information (Guildhawk, n.d.). The question, then, is how to engage with AI like ChatGPT while safeguarding one’s personal data. Consider that the AI’s ability to store data has implications beyond just privacy; it touches on the realm of intellectual property and the ownership of ideas. In a space where brainstorming with AI can lead to the birth of new concepts, who retains the rights to these digitally co-created ideas? This isn’t a question to be taken lightly, as it can shape the landscape of innovation and collaboration.

Large corporations ban open ai use as they fear data leaks, the question is whether this is a fear that is rooted in truth, or if the data is encrypted. At this point it is believed that the open AI does use the information that you give it to grow and enhance someone else’s works.

To make it short: You wouldn’t want to be sharing someone else’s intellectual property by accident, nor want to give your chosen AI the building blocks to your own intellectual property to share with someone else.

How to Use AI Safely: A Practical Guide

1. Be Mindful of Personal Information
   • Avoid sharing sensitive details like your full name, address, or financial information.
2. Understand Privacy Settings
   • Review and adjust privacy settings on your chosen AI platform to align with your comfort level.
3. Don’t Overshare
   • Limit the amount of personal information to that, that is publicly accessible.
4. Think Critically
   • AI systems can err. Verify facts and cross-reference information.
5. Report Inappropriate Content
   • Report offensive or harmful content or interactions to the platform.
6. Be Cautious with AI-Generated Messages
   • Approach unexpected or suspicious messages from AI accounts with caution.
7. Don’t Solely Rely on AI
   • Use AI as a tool to complement decision-making, not replace it.
8. Stay Informed
   • Keep updated with AI advancements to understand its capabilities and risks.

In the end, it’s not just about leveraging AI’s power but doing so with a conscience. Use AI, like ChatGPT, with care, safeguard your data, and let these digital tools augment, and enhance your life without compromising your values.

If you enjoy AI, and want to learn more or want the hot scoop on how it can glam up your brand, you’ve got to tune into this podcast at youreverydayai.com 💻🎧 Jordan Wilson is great at explaining AI to us everyday users. When it comes to your brand; Episode 17 is everything – Beatrice Gutknecht spills the tea on using AI as your personal brand’s BFF, and bouncing your brilliant ideas off of it. Plus, she’s got this cool take on how AI’s future is gonna make our human connections even more precious. It’s like, a must-listen! Trust me, darin’, you’ll love it!

I will continue to push for innovation, have a heathy dose of optimism, and proceed with caution especially where my intellectual property or private data may be at risk of copyright or theft.

xoxo
Kayleigh-May

CITATIONS

EnterpriseDNA.co. (n.d.). Is Chat GPT safe? [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://blog.enterprisedna.co/is-chat-gpt-safe/

Yahoo Finance. (2023). 15 countries that banned ChatGPT. Retrieved from https://finance.yahoo.com/news/15-countries-banned-chatgpt-204342617.html

MakeUseOf. (n.d.). ChatGPT privacy issues: Is it safe to use? Retrieved from https://www.makeuseof.com/chatgpt-privacy-issues/

Guildhawk. (n.d.). Can you trust ChatGPT to keep your data secure? Retrieved from https://www.guildhawk.com/blog/can-you-trust-chatgpt-to-keep-your-data-secure/

KPMG. (2023). Eight tips for using AI safely. Retrieved from https://kpmg.com/xx/en/home/insights/2023/10/eight-tips-for-using-ai-safely.html

Jenni.ai. (n.d.). Ethical usage & data privacy with ChatGPT. Retrieved from https://jenni.ai/chat-gpt/ethical-usage-data-privacy