How to opt out of AI training mode on ChatGPT and Gemini

Kelechi Edeh -

ChatGPT and Google's Gemini are incredibly useful tools, but did you know they're saving every chat you have? And they do this not just to help you pick up where you left off—they're using these conversations to make their AI smarter.

Now, that's great for progress, but not so great if you're discussing sensitive work information or personal matters. The good news is that you don't have to choose between using these tools and maintaining your privacy. Let's walk through how you can opt out of this data collection and keep your chats to yourself.

How to opt out of AI training for ChatGPT users

If you use OpenAI’s ChatGPT, you have two methods of doing this:

Method 1: Disable data collection for model improvement

  1. Log into your ChatGPT account. Then, click your profile icon in the top right corner.