Large Language Models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s ChatGPT have become very popular in various applications, including chatbots, virtual assistants, and language translation. However, its use has also raised concerns about privacy and the protection of personal data.
To address these concerns, PrivateAI has launched PrivateGPT, a “privacy” tool for LLMs that automatically redacts sensitive information and personally identifiable data (PRI) from user queries. PrivateAI uses its own artificial intelligence system to write more than 50 types of IPR before it is sent to ChatGPT, replacing it with dummy data to allow users to make inquiries without exposing sensitive information to third parties.
The importance of privacy in the age of AI
Privacy and data protection are increasingly important concerns in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), especially when it comes to applications that handle personal information. The collection, use and disclosure of personal information without the consent of the user can lead to serious violations of privacy and the loss of trust in the companies and organizations that handle such information.
For this reason, it is important that developers and AI solution providers implement measures to ensure privacy and data protection in their applications. PrivateGPT and other similar tools are an answer to these concerns.
The need to anonymize data
PrivateAI is not the only company that is designing solutions to improve the data protection capabilities of ChatGPT and other LLMs. In March, Cado Security released Masked-AI, an open source tool that masks sensitive data before sending OpenAI API requests.
Masked-AI and PrivateGPT use data anonymization techniques to mask personal information before sending it to ChatGPT or other AI applications, thus replacing IPR with fictitious data, so personal information is never exposed and reduces the risk of privacy and regulatory compliance violations.
The growing concern for privacy and data protection in the AI ​​era will allow us to see more such projects in the future. We’ll be alert. For now, my advice: never put sensitive information on ChatGPT.
