How to Use AI Tools Privately and Securely

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AI tools have rapidly become part of daily life, offering advanced capabilities in communication, automation, and content creation. One of the latest AI sensations is DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company and app that has recently surged in popularity, quickly becoming the number one app in app stores. Its open-source models appeal to tech-savvy users who can run them on private servers, but the majority rely on the app itself, raising concerns about data privacy and security. Many fear that personal information could be transmitted to China, prompting broader discussions about AI security risks.

However, privacy concerns aren’t limited to DeepSeek AI . AI applications from US-based companies, such as OpenAI ’s ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, and Microsoft Copilot also collect user data, sometimes retaining it for model training. As AI tools become more deeply integrated into our digital lives, understanding their privacy implications is crucial.

This article examines the security risks associated with AI tools and provides practical tips to help users protect their data while leveraging AI’s benefits.