How to Opt Out of Having Your Data Train ChatGPT and Other AI Chatbots
With the rise of AI chatbots, many users are concerned about their personal data being used to train these systems. Companies like OpenAI and Google allow users to opt out of having their conversations used to improve AI models. This article explains how to opt out and why it matters.
Why Opt Out?
AI chatbots learn from user interactions to improve their responses. While this can enhance the chatbot’s performance, it raises privacy concerns. Your data, including potentially sensitive information, could be used to train these systems. Opting out can help protect your privacy and control over your personal data.
How to Opt Out
ChatGPT
- Sign into your account on the ChatGPT website.
- Click on the circular icon in the upper right corner.
- Go to Settings → Data controls.
- Turn off “Improve the model for everyone.”
Google’s Gemini
- Visit your account settings on Google’s website.
- Select “Turn Off” under Your Gemini Apps Activity.
- This will stop your future conversations from being sent for human review or used to improve AI models.
Microsoft’s Copilot
Microsoft does not currently offer an opt-out option for individual users of Copilot.
Meta AI
Meta AI chat interactions in Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp may be used to train AI, with no opt-out option. You can delete your Meta AI chat interactions to prevent future use.
Claude from Anthropic
Claude does not use chat data by default for training. However, rating responses can lead to data being used to improve the AI.
Perplexity
- Log into your account on Perplexity’s website.
- Click the gear icon at the lower left of the screen.
- Turn off the “AI Data Retention” button.
Conclusion
Opting out of data training for AI chatbots is a step toward protecting your privacy. While these options might not be perfect, they offer some control over how your data is used. Stay informed and take advantage of these settings to safeguard your personal information.
