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Why “Everyone Already Has My Data Anyway” Is a Myth

Cybersecurity experts can be a little bossy: “Protect your data! Change your passwords! Eat your vegetables!” The rest of us are pretty good at ignoring them, especially when it feels lik…

Keegan Henckel-Miller

August 12, 2026

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The Problem with Ads in ChatGPT

When OpenAI’s ChatGPT first emerged in 2022, there were no ads. It was a free tool for anyone to use without popups or product recommendations. …

Example of an ad in ChatGPT

Sarah Huard

July 15, 2026

Threat Alert: ChatGPT Shopping Scams

ChatGPT is recommending scam products, and people are buying them. Read on to learn about ChatGPT shopping scams and how to stay safe. 

Sarah Huard

June 25, 2026

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