Privacy Technology

How Privacy Tech Can Make AI Safer for You: What the GAO Report Means Intro If you’ve used ChatGPT, an AI photo editor, or a health symptom checker, you’ve probably wondered: what happens to my data? A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) suggests that the answer may lie in a set of tools collectively called privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs). The report, published May 20, 2026, and covered by MeriTalk, argues that PETs are essential for making AI adoption safe—not just for organizations, but for the people whose data feeds these systems. ...

What the GAO’s Privacy Tech Recommendation Means for Your AI Tools If you’ve used a chatbot, voice assistant, or even an app that recommends music, you’ve likely wondered: where does my data go? A recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) suggests that the answer may soon depend on how well companies deploy a set of tools called privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs). The report, published in May 2026, argues that PETs are not just a nice addition to AI systems—they may be essential for safe, widespread adoption. ...

New Report: These Privacy Tools Could Make AI Safer for Everyone If you’ve used a chatbot, image generator, or even a personalized shopping recommendation lately, you’ve probably wondered: What happens to my data? It’s a fair question. AI tools often need large amounts of information to learn and improve, but that doesn’t mean your private details have to be part of the deal. ...

Privacy Tech Can Make AI Safer: What the GAO Report Means for You Earlier this month, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report arguing that privacy-enhancing technologies are essential if we want to use artificial intelligence safely. The report, released on May 20, 2026, is aimed at federal agencies, but its findings have direct implications for anyone who uses AI tools—whether that’s ChatGPT, an AI photo editor, or a health recommendation app. Here’s what the GAO found, why it matters, and how you can protect your data right now. ...