Ok I know this may be a silly question, but in my limited view I don’t see it talked about (at all).

When using any of these open-source/free AI bots, surely that is an insane privacy issue?

Or is it not much different than how google could/can watch over your shoulder when using any of their (non-ai) tools?

As I wrote that, I realize that I think you can run some of these AI bots on your own server, but then how are they being deployed for free? Like what is the company getting from you?

I have never yet engaged with these bots in any way, but it seems I am one of the few, so am hoping someone has some clarity for me on this issue :)

Thanks nostr