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What AI Apps Actually Do With Your Data: Read the Fine Print
Every AI app has a privacy policy that says what happens to your stuff. Most teens never read them. Here is what to look for.
Builders · Safety & Governance · ~5 min read
The big idea
Privacy policies are boring on purpose — companies hope you skip them. But they tell you exactly what happens to your data. The 5 minutes it takes to skim is worth it.
Some examples
- Look for: 'We may use your data to train our AI' — that means your conversations help build future AI.
- Look for: 'We share data with third parties' — your stuff goes to other companies too.
- Look for: 'Data retention period' — how long they keep what you share.
- Look for: 'Your rights' — can you delete your data, see what they have, opt out of training?
Try it!
Pick one AI app you use regularly. Find the privacy policy. Skim it for 5 minutes. Note: do they train on your data? Can you delete it? Decide if you are okay with the answers.
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