Is AI spying on you? In this episode of Nerding Out with That Nerdy Catholic, Seth and Cesar kick off their series on the ethics of artificial intelligence with a deep dive into AI privacy and AI data collection.
They try to break down what really happens to your data when you use tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini, and why digital privacy matters more than most people realize. From Microsoft’s controversial Microsoft Recall feature to the erosion of end-to-end encryption, they explore how with artificial intelligence, privacy is being reshaped in ways that touch everyone.
Topics covered:
- AI and your data: what AI agents collect and where it goes
- How to run AI locally on your own computer with Ollama, the best way to keep your data truly private
- Using a local AI model so your conversations never leave your device
- The free/open source software movement and what it means for AI transparency
- Anonymity in cyberspace, what it actually takes to stay private
- Apple’s CSAM detection and what it reveals about the limits of encryption
- AI ethics and privacy vs. security: a faith and technology perspective on human nature and trust
- Practical tips for protecting your information online
Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or just trying to be a more informed digital citizen, this episode will help you make prudent, informed decisions about the AI tools you use every day.
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