Choosing the right AI chatbot for sensitive topics like finances, health, or relationships is crucial due to varying data privacy practices. I analyzed the top four chatbots: OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, Anthropic’s Claude, and Perplexity.
- ChatGPT ranks lowest for privacy as it defaults to storing chats for model training unless settings are changed, requiring manual deletion.
- Gemini provides good controls but sends some chats to human reviewers, with potential data retention for up to three years. User settings must be adjusted for privacy.
- Perplexity offers robust privacy controls, with easy opt-out options for data usage and an Incognito Mode that ensures no storage of conversations.
- Claude stands out as the best for privacy; it doesn’t use conversations for training by default and ensures chat deletion within about 30 days.
For maximum privacy, Claude is the top choice; Perplexity offers flexibility. Always adjust settings based on your privacy needs.
