New York warns against AI chatbot data sharing

Public AI chatbots can be useful, but information shared with them may be stored, used to train models, reviewed by people, or exposed through a breach or legal process. New York consumer-protection officials warn that oversharing can raise the risk of identity theft and financial harm, particularly as people turn to chatbots for health advice and emotional support. Avoid entering sensitive details such as government ID numbers, passwords, financial or health information, and confidential legal documents; use available settings to limit data retention where possible. Sharing legal communications with a public chatbot may also jeopardize attorney-client privilege, so chatbots should not replace professional legal advice.