Are you worried that your data may be recorded while using ChatGPT? If so, you can try out PrivateGPT, an open-source architecture that operates on your local device. This alternative to ChatGPT is private and secure, as your data never leaves your local environment. The setup process is simple – first you must download the chatbot on your computer and then you can input pertinent files into a designated folder so that the chatbot can import them.
Iván Martnez Toro developed PrivateGPT, as he saw the need for an AI chatbot that prioritized privacy. PrivateGPT can be operated entirely offline and does not need an internet connection. Moreover, the processing time for inputs is roughly 20 to 30 seconds, so it is slower than the top products in the industry, such as ChatGPT and Google Bard. Still, with PrivateGPT, users know their data is secure.
Several major companies, such as Samsung, Apple, and JPMorgan, have restricted their staff from using ChatGPT due to privacy concerns – a decision that could ultimately pave the way for a larger focus on AI chatbots developed with privacy in mind. Samsung has already taken a step in this direction by partnering with Naver to create its own LLM that is designed to protect sensitive employee data.
With companies increasingly turning their attention to privacy-focused AI chatbots, PrivateGPT may soon prove to be a valuable asset. Users seeking a secure conversational interaction model should give it a try.
