Americans are expressing deep concerns regarding the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and privacy. Many are worried about the potential for AI to take control of the world and the usage of personal data by systems like ChatGPT. A notable question is how many companies possess individuals' data, and whether countries like China or Russia might acquire and exploit such data. A recent report by PrivacyHawk, an app that claims to remove personal data from numerous databases, highlights these concerns. According to the survey commissioned by PrivacyHawk, Americans have spoken loud and clear: they prioritize privacy, demand protection from trusted institutions like banks, unanimously support the enactment of a national privacy law, and worry about the misuse of personal data by AI. The report reveals that only a mere 5. 7% of Americans are not worried about the risks related to their personal data. Does the prospect of your personal data being used to train AI models concern you?

While some argue that individuals lacking technological expertise may overestimate the risks posed by AI and privacy, it is important to note that even the most technologically savvy individuals have reservations. Evidently, luminaries such as Steve Wozniak, Elon Musk, Andrew Yang, and CEOs of various tech companies have called for a pause in AI experiments, emphasizing the need to understand the implications of this rapidly advancing technology. Addressing these concerns may involve enacting new federal privacy legislation since individual states currently handle privacy laws in the United States. Notably, privacy laws are evolving worldwide, with significant changes anticipated by 2023. The survey, conducted by Propeller Insights, interviewed 1, 002 American residents to gauge their views on AI and privacy. The results, with an error margin of +/- 4% at a 95% confidence level, can be considered representative of the overall population. For updates, feel free to follow me.