Is ChatGPT Safe? What You Should (and Shouldn't) Share With It

ChatGPT is useful enough that people share things with it they’d never say out loud in public. Confidential work documents. Medical symptoms. Financial details. Legal situations. Personal struggles. That raises a fair question: is that safe? What actually happens to what you type? The answer is nuanced, and the right response isn’t “never use it” or “it’s totally fine.” It’s knowing what the actual risks are so you can make a smart call. ...

February 19, 2026 · 5 min · Lexi Rose