Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot or DALL;E are increasingly popular and becoming effective assistants in learning, working and content creation.
However, when using free AI tools, users need to be wary of the risk of personal data leakage, which can be collected, stored and used for other purposes that you do not know.
Here are important tips to help protect personal information when interacting with AI platforms:
1. Avoid entering sensitive information into AI tools
Although convenient, users should absolutely not enter information such as ID card/CCCD, bank account, password, home address or confidential work documents into AI chatbots. These platforms often store data to "train" the model, which means that the information you have entered can be reused later.
2. Read privacy policy carefully
Before using an AI tool, spend a few minutes reading the "Privacy Policy" or " Terms of Use" section. Some free platforms can share data with third parties, or store the content you create for commercial and research purposes.
3. Use a secondary account to register
If an AI tool requires you to log in via email or social media account, consider using a secondary email that is not linked to important data such as bank, family information, work, etc.
4. Remove your history of periodic interaction
Many AI platforms allow users to delete chat history, such as ChatGPT or Claude. Removing old sessions helps reduce the risk of data being exploited later.
5. Use open source AI tools or install on-site
If you need to work with sensitive data, consider using internally installed open source AI tools, such as LocalGPT or PrivateGPT. These tools do not send data to external servers.
6. Update knowledge on data security
Equipping you with digital skills and basic security knowledge helps you not become an easy target to exploit in the technology era.
AI technology brings many benefits, but users also need to be alert and responsible for their personal data. Information security does not come from luck, but from awareness and correct actions right from the beginning.
