Can You Keep Your Privacy in the AI Era? Proton’s CEO Shares His Biggest Concern

Can You Keep Your Privacy in the AI Era? Proton’s CEO Shares His Biggest Concern Introduction Using AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot often feels like a trade‑off: you get fast answers and smart suggestions, but you hand over your questions, documents, and sometimes personal data. For privacy‑conscious users, that exchange feels increasingly uneasy. As more people rely on generative AI for work, research, and everyday tasks, the question isn’t just whether AI can be useful—it’s whether you can use it without losing control over your information. ...

June 4, 2026 · 4 min · BriefArc Desk

The Best To-Do List Apps for 2026: Which Ones Keep Your Data Safe?

The Best To-Do List Apps for 2026: Which Ones Keep Your Data Safe? Intro Staying organized is easier than ever with to-do list apps, but most of them collect a surprising amount of personal information—your tasks, deadlines, even location data if you allow it. As data breaches become more common, it’s worth asking whether the app you depend on is protecting your privacy as well as it manages your tasks. ...

May 4, 2026 · 4 min · BriefArc Desk

5 things you should never tell an AI chatbot — they could drain your bank account

5 things you should never tell an AI chatbot — they could drain your bank account Chatbots like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot are useful for drafting emails, summarizing documents, or answering general questions. But as their use grows, so do the risks of sharing too much personal information. A recent column in The Washington Post warned consumers about five specific types of data that should never be typed into an AI chatbot. The advice matters because these conversations are stored, analyzed, and in some cases, can be accessed by third parties. ...

April 26, 2026 · 4 min · BriefArc Desk