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This incident underscores a widespread misconception many users harbor: that their interactions with AI platforms are inherently private. Users often treat AI tools as digital confidants, sharing everything from business plans to personal confessions. However, the reality is starkly different. Many AI systems retain records of user interactions, raising concerns not only about surveillance but also about potential exposure to malicious actors.

As users, it's vital to understand that unless safeguards are explicitly implemented, anything typed into an AI chat may be susceptible to exposure. This misconception is not isolated to one company but is prevalent across leading AI platforms, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, both of which track user interactions for improvements.