Author Advises VPNs To Protect ChatGPT Data

A columnist warns that using ChatGPT and similar chatbots can expose personal data, after asking the service which user data it retains. ChatGPT listed email, username, messages, timestamps, device and IP information, and any uploaded files; the writer says retained data could enable profiling and targeted advertising. The columnist advises using a VPN (NordVPN, ProtonVPN, Surfshark, CyberGhost, ExpressVPN) or avoiding chatbots.