Proton: 66% of UK AI users share sensitive secrets with chatbots

A Proton survey found that 66% of UK AI users have discussed at least one sensitive topic with a chatbot, most often personal finance (33%) and work issues (32%). Yet 42% have little trust in AI companies and 64% fear their chats feed ad profiling; 82% would switch to a privacy-first chatbot like Lumo.

• 66% of UK AI users discussed at least one sensitive topic with a chatbot
• 33% covered personal finance, 32% work, 27% mental health
• 42% have little trust in AI firms; 64% fear ad profiling
• 82% would use a chatbot built specifically for privacy