Chatbots may seem like reliable smart assistants, but experts warn against getting too personal with AI-powered agents.
Recent survey data cleveland clinic Survey statistics released last year show that one in five Americans has asked AI for health advice. Tebra We found that around 25% of Americans would be more likely to use a chatbot than a therapy session.
But experts warn users against over-sharing with AI chatbots, especially when it comes to medical information.
According to USA Todayleaking medical and health data to AI should be avoided, and AI is not Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliant.
Since then Chatbots such as ChatGPT It is not HIPAA compliant and should not be used in a clinical setting to summarize patient notes or access sensitive data.
That said, if you're looking for a quick answer, be sure to omit your name or other identifying information that could be misused, USA Today reported.
The media also warned that explicit content and illegal advice are prohibited, as well as uploading information about others.
“Remember, anything you write to a chatbot can be used against you,” said Stan Kaminsky of the cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. solar.
Login credentials, financial information, answers to security questions, names, phone numbers, and addresses should also never be shared with an AI chatbot. Sensitive data could be used against you by malicious attackers
“Chats with AI should not include passwords, passport or bank card numbers, addresses, phone numbers, names, or other personal data belonging to you, your company, or your customers,” Kaminsky said. He continued.
“You can replace these with asterisks or 'edited' in your request. ”
Confidential information about your company is also a major privacy lapse.
“For example, there may be a strong temptation to upload work documents to get an overview,” Kaminski says.
“However, if you carelessly upload multi-page documents, you risk exposing sensitive data, intellectual property, or commercial secrets, such as the launch date of a new product or the salary of an entire team.”
