Instagram vs OpenAI (ChatGPT)
Based on our analysis, OpenAI (ChatGPT) is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | OpenAI (ChatGPT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D · 32/100 | D · 42/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (22) | Concern (38) |
| Who they share it with | Concern (18) | Mixed (48) |
| What you can do | Concern (38) | Concern (42) |
| What they promise | Mixed (45) | Mixed (52) |
Meta collects almost everything: what you post, what you look at and for how long, device and location data, and data from other people and advertisers. They infer sensitive traits and use Meta AI conversations for ad targeting. Data is shared across all Meta products and with advertisers. You can adjust ad preferences and download your data, but you can't stop collection itself.
View full analysis →OpenAI collects account data, all prompts and responses, file uploads, voice inputs, and a separate Memory that persists even when you delete chats. Training on your conversations is on by default; you must opt out. A federal court order (May 2025) requires OpenAI to preserve and segregate ChatGPT conversation data — including deleted conversations. API and Enterprise: training is off; your data is never used for training. OpenAI states they don't sell personal data or use it for targeted advertising.
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