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AI, Privacy, and the Looming Security Crisis: Who’s Protecting Our Data?

Writer's picture: Elise QuevedoElise Quevedo


Last week, I mentioned our technological strides in my article about DeepSeek's R1 large language model (LLM). However, as we embrace these advancements, a pressing concern looms: what do these new LLMs and AI technologies mean for our privacy and security?


We must ask the question, what about our data? Who will regulate what information is taken? We can all agree that AI's allure is undeniable. Yet beneath this shiny exterior lies a potential minefield for our personal information.


It can feel like a magician's trick sometimes: look over here so you don't see what I'm doing over there. LLMs ingest vast amounts of data to function effectively, but this data often includes sensitive personal information, which is what raises significant privacy concerns.


The advancements in LLMs and AI technologies are exciting; however, we must remain vigilant about our privacy and security. As we integrate these technologies into our lives, let's do so with a commitment to safeguarding our data and upholding users' trust worldwide.


The question isn't just about what AI can do but what it should do and how we ensure it serves humanity responsibly.


The full article was posted in the publication "Tomorrow's Affairs" on February 9th, 2025




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