Technology Magazine December 2024 | Page 161

AI / ML
CREDIT : CISCO comfortable using AI , he notes , suggesting that privacy education could be key to fostering greater acceptance of emerging technologies .
The generative AI paradox Perhaps most striking is the apparent contradiction in consumer behaviour regarding Gen AI . The survey indicates that usage has nearly doubled , with 23 % of respondents now regularly employing Gen AI tools , up from 12 % in the previous year . However , this surge in adoption comes with significant concerns about data security .
A particularly worrying trend emerges in the way users handle sensitive information . Despite 84 % of users expressing concerns about their data becoming public , 30 % admit to entering personal or confidential information into Gen AI tools , including sensitive financial and health details . This disconnect between awareness and action highlights the complex relationship between convenience and security in the digital age .
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