generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini. These chatbots undergo training on various data sources throughout their development, which includes insights from user conversations with the AI. It is indeed unexpected that Anthropic did not gather chat data in prior years, especially since OpenAI and Google have enabled this feature by default. To prevent your data from being utilized to enhance future iterations of ChatGPT and Gemini, one must opt out.
This privacy option is now accessible to Claude users, both existing and new clients. You will have the choice to opt out of Anthropic’s data collection if you wish, and you can change your decision at any moment. You might choose to assist Anthropic in creating improved versions of Claude; there’s certainly nothing wrong with that. If you prefer your data to contribute to upcoming Claude training processes, it’s important to remain cautious about the information you share with the chatbot during your interactions and refrain from divulging overly personal details.
The privacy modification by Anthropic is relevant to Claude Free, Pro, and Max subscriptions. These are the only Claude accounts that will be affected. Claude for Work, Claude Gov, Claude for Education, and API usage will not be influenced, meaning these Claude accounts will not provide data for future model training.
Anthropic will not automatically activate data collection for both new and existing users. The company detailed in a blog post that beginning Thursday, it will initiate notifications for current Claude users to assess the new privacy settings. They will have until September 28 to agree to the new service terms and decide if they want their data to aid in training future versions of Claude. Anthropic states that accepting the changes upon receiving the notification means the privacy update will take effect immediately for new and resumed chats or coding sessions. After the deadline, a decision will need to be made to continue utilizing Claude.
Preventing Claude from using your chats for training is straightforward. Once the notification appears, disable
