Psst… Can You Keep a Secret? Not If You Shared It with ChatGPT

In this episode of The Prompt, Anjali, Karen and Junaid unpack the unsettling news that shared ChatGPT conversations—via the platform’s “share” feature—were indexed by Google, making sensitive prompts and personal details publicly searchable.

Topics explored include:

• How the share link works, and why “public” really means public

• Why even seemingly benign prompts can build an unnervingly detailed profile of you

• The cultural differences in privacy expectations between the US and Europe—and why drones over your backyard might make you rethink your stance.

• The personal responsibility side of AI use: knowing what not to put into a chatbot.

From governance implications to everyday “would you want your search history read out loud?” moments, this conversation is a reminder that in the digital age, once it’s out there, it’s out there.