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ChatGPT Privacy: What You Need to Know Before You Type
- CIN Open Forums
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As far as I know, ChatGPT has done this all along. And for that matter, it seems that most of the commercial AI chat bots do this as well. I would highly recommend anyone worried about this (as I was/am) to check out GPT4All which is an open source framework for running open source LLMs. A couple of summers back I put together copies of GPT4All and Stable Diffusion running as VMs. Both of course can be set up as a VM, running in host-only mode for privacy. GPT4All specifically lists privacy as it's number one feature or 'selling point'. You can check them out yourself here:
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ChatGPT Privacy: What You Need to Know Before You Type
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ChatGPT’s Footer
In a recent ChatGPT session, I noticed the footer “Don’t share sensitive info. Chats may be reviewed and used to train our models. Learn more.” Not sure if they recently added it, or if our ChatGPT friends have put that there from the beginning. Regardless, I am writing about sharing sensitive information in AI prompts today. My example is of ChatGPT but I feel this advice applies to all AI interactions.
Why You Should Keep Personal Info Out of ChatGPT, and All AI Engines
Keep ePHI (electronic protected health information) out of AI prompts.When using ChatGPT or any AI engine, it’s important to be careful about what information you share. You should avoid putting personal details or health information in your prompts. This helps protect your privacy and keeps sensitive data safe. ChatGPT uses the information you give it to create responses. While the company behind ChatGPT, OpenAI, says they try to keep data private, that is a beautiful plan IMO. Here’s why:
- Your conversations might be reviewed by AI trainers to improve the system.
- De-identified information could be used for research.
- There’s a chance your input could appear in responses to other users.
Protecting Your Privacy When Using ChatGPT
To use AI engines safely:- Don’t enter any personal details like names, addresses, or phone numbers.
- Avoid sharing health information or financial data.
- Be careful not to include details that could identify you or others.
- Remember that deleting prompts later isn’t always possible for regular users.
By being careful about what you share, you can enjoy using AI while keeping your personal information secure. It’s always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to protecting private data online.
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AI ain’t so tough. See https://cybersafetynet.net/category/ai/ to help understand and use Artificial intelligence.
With CompTIA rebranding CASP+ & ITF, will they also rebrand A+?
- CompTIA A+
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From what CompTIA published the Security X will be the new king of the hill of the Cybersecurity path. So now we have A+, Network+, Security+, Pentest+, CySA+, CASP+ and Security X. I'm sure they will come up with some new stackable cert to include Security X. I also read that if our CASP+ is alive (mine was taken in June 2024) the Securit X will be awarded to us without having to actually take the test. So if they come up with a stacked cert we will get it also. I'm a fan of those, I also got Linux+, Cloud+ and Server+ so I can have all 12 stackable certs, I had too much free timeI'm confused from the above given it seems no two comments again... With regards to whateverX what are new certs vs what is stackable? I'm hoping @Jose A Ruiz Marquez personally.
With CompTIA rebranding CASP+ & ITF, will they also rebrand A+?
- By Rick Butler
- CompTIA A+
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You're right, since 005 is SecurityX where CASP+ was 004, like @Jose A Ruiz Marquez said.
Which, for me, is the second thing I get to do in 2025, after redoing Cloud+. So many certs, so little time.
With CompTIA rebranding CASP+ & ITF, will they also rebrand A+?
- By Rick Butler
- CompTIA A+
- 13 Replies
Hey Lee: Not quite sure what you're asking...?I'm confused from the above given it seems no two comments again... With regards to whateverX what are new certs vs what is stackable? I'm hoping @Jose A Ruiz Marquez personally.
With CompTIA rebranding CASP+ & ITF, will they also rebrand A+?
- CompTIA A+
- 13 Replies
I'm confused from the above given it seems no two comments again... With regards to whateverX what are new certs vs what is stackable? I'm hoping @Jose A Ruiz Marquez personally.
With CompTIA rebranding CASP+ & ITF, will they also rebrand A+?
- By Rick Butler
- CompTIA A+
- 13 Replies
I don't see CompTIA re-branding A+ since 1) there is an incredible amount of brand recognition surrounding that name and 2) because CompTIA has added in the addendum "underscore" certs to their certification stack. So, I believe that CompTIA is counting on that industry branding to advance the underscore certs - which, I don't think is a bad thing at all. It really doesn't take a lot for a neophyte in IT to know what A+ is supposed to be or represent.
As CompTIA posted last year out on Reddit:
As to the X certs, this is all part of the CompTIA Xpert line. Personally, I like SecurityX as a rename for CASP+, it's edgier... and every time I see an X cert, I think of this guy - Racer X from Speed Racer.
Anyway - top of the morning CIN... *sips coffee*
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As CompTIA posted last year out on Reddit:
As to the X certs, this is all part of the CompTIA Xpert line. Personally, I like SecurityX as a rename for CASP+, it's edgier... and every time I see an X cert, I think of this guy - Racer X from Speed Racer.Anyway - top of the morning CIN... *sips coffee*
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