ChatGPT now knows what you do on other websites via ad collector
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If you rely on ChatGPT for coding or documentation, you are likely operating under the assumption that your prompts remain isolated from your broader web activity. This piece challenges that boundary, detailing how third-party ad trackers embedded in the interface can correlate your AI usage with external browsing habits. For SREs and DevOps professionals, this is not just a privacy nuance; it is a data leakage vector. If your prompts contain sensitive configuration details, IP addresses, or internal architecture notes, that context can be linked to your identity via these collectors. The risk is not just surveillance, but the potential for targeted attacks based on inferred technical stacks. Treat any input into cloud-based AI tools as public unless explicitly verified otherwise. Audit your browser extensions and corporate proxy policies to ensure these trackers are blocked before they map your digital footprint.
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