You’re exposing your data to AI and didn’t even notice
The use of artificial intelligence has skyrocketed over the past two years. Tools like ChatGPT have gone from tech curiosity to everyday copilots. They help with coding, summarize meeting minutes, create product strategies, review contracts. But amid this frenzy, few people have stopped to think about what they’re handing over to AI — and the answer, in most cases, is: much more than they should.
What you should never share with AI
Passwords, internal documents, personal data, financial reports, and even sensitive client information are being shared. All of this is being poured into prompts as if they were confidential. They’re not.
Models like ChatGPT run on the cloud, are trained based on user interactions, and in many cases, can log inputs for continuous improvement. In other words, AI doesn’t have to be malicious — the risk already starts with careless use. And there’s no point in blaming the technology later: you were the one who hit "enter."
Another critical point is trusting AI as if it were a reliable source of information. It’s not.
What ChatGPT does is generate text based on statistical patterns, not facts. It doesn’t validate sources, doesn’t check context, doesn’t guarantee accuracy. You are the one who should be doing that. If the AI says something that “sounds right” but is wrong, the mistake is yours for not verifying. AI is a tool, not an authority.
How we use AI responsibly
Here at Verzel, we use AI frequently. It’s part of our culture. But with awareness. We never dump raw data into prompts, never use answers without validation, and never make decisions based only on the machine.
AI is here to support — not to replace — critical thinking. No technology replaces the responsibility of the one in command.
Using AI wisely starts with recognizing its limits. Don’t treat ChatGPT like a magical black box. Don’t share information you wouldn’t put in an external email. And above all, understand that digital security in 2025 isn’t about antivirus — it’s about behavior.
AI doesn’t expose you. You expose yourself.
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