Forbes September 15, 2025
AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok are increasingly woven into the fabric of everyday life.
Interestingly, recent research shows that the most popular use for them today is therapy, and people often feel safe to discuss issues they wouldn’t feel comfortable talking about with other humans.
From writing job applications to researching legal issues and discussing intimate medical details, one perceived benefit of them is that people believe their conversations will remain private.
And from a business perspective, they have proven themselves to be powerful tools for drafting policies, defining strategies, and analyzing corporate data.
But while we may feel reasonably anonymous as we chat away, it’s important to remember chatbots are not bound by any of the same...







