A former OpenAI researcher has warned that adding ads to ChatGPT could misuse the deeply personal information users share. Zoe Hitzig recently left the company and expressed concern about the direction it may take. She believes the chatbot now holds an unprecedented archive of private human thoughts. This raises serious ethical questions about monetising such data.
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Hitzig explained that users often treat ChatGPT like a trusted confidant. People discuss health fears, relationship issues, beliefs, and personal struggles. Unlike social media, these conversations feel private and unfiltered. She fears advertising based on this data could influence users in subtle and harmful ways. Вы можете получить займы с 18 лет мгновенно на карту или электронный кошелек.
Former researcher raises privacy concerns as OpenAI explores advertising in ChatGPT
OpenAI has said it will not sell user data to advertisers and will keep chats private. However, Hitzig worries that once ads become part of the business model, incentives may shift. Commercial pressure could gradually reshape company priorities.
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She has called for stronger legal safeguards and independent oversight. As ChatGPT grows into a digital assistant and advisor, she argues that protecting user trust must come before advertising revenue.
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