This is a guest blog post by Charlie Kelson of Zyopic AI Consulting, a former Mac IT professional turned software engineer who has now directed his attention to helping integrate AI solutions into small and medium-sized businesses. Reach out to him at at for more information about how he can help grow your business.
Did you know that every time you input data into ChatGPT your confidential business information could be exposed to others? If you’ve been using ChatGPT’s free, Plus, or Pro versions for your business your data might have been used to train OpenAI’s models—unless you’ve opted out. This means sensitive information could potentially appear in other users’ AI-generated responses, putting your business at risk. For instance, if you uploaded a spreadsheet containing customer details to ChatGPT for analysis, that data becomes part of the training set. Inadvertently, personal details like names, contact information, or purchase histories could surface in responses generated for other users. This not only breaches customer trust but may also violate data protection regulations. Let’s turn off this “feature” so that you’re not putting your business data at risk.
The steps to opt-out are clearly stated in the Data Control FAQ’s. And check out additional information about how your data is used to improve model performance. If you have any trouble with this please reach out to me.
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About Me
I’m Charlie Kelson, founder of Zyopic AI Consulting. With over 15 years of experience in IT and software engineering, I specialize in helping businesses navigate the fast-paced world of AI tools securely and effectively. My expertise lies in integrating AI solutions that drive growth while prioritizing data privacy and compliance. Understanding where AI can fit into your business can be challenging. That’s where I step in to provide tailored strategies that give your business the edge it needs to thrive.