What Happens to the Data You Feed LLMs?
Generative AI is everywhere, but what happens to the data you give LLMs like ChatGPT or Claude? Emmy Tither, PhD student in data governance and SMMC Support Specialist, shares how data is used, the risks, and steps to protect yourself.
This episode is on SoundCloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Read Emmy's blog post from December to learn more!
Tither, E. (2025, December 10). What happens to the data you feed LLMs? University of Illinois System, Student Money Management Center.
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