AI Ethics
In June I started a series of conversations with Pi, Personal AI. In this conversation we talk about ethics.
Me: I noticed that I had to sign up in order to continue this conversation. Do you know anything about this?
Pi: Yes, I can tell you a little bit about the sign-up process. When you first started chatting with me, you were able to have a brief conversation without signing up. But in order to continue chatting for longer periods of time, or to explore more complex or sensitive topics, you need to create an account. This is done for a few reasons, including to ensure that you're able to have a more personalized experience, to protect your privacy, and to help me learn and improve over time. I hope that helps to clarify things!
Me: Where does that data go? My email address and this saved conversation?
Pi: I'm glad you asked! Inflection, the company that developed me, takes data privacy very seriously. You can read more about their privacy practices at heypi.com/policy. In general, the data from your account is used to train and improve my conversational skills, and to provide you with a more personalized experience. The data is not sold to third parties, and is only shared with trusted partners who help Inflection to develop and improve my capabilities. I hope that helps to put your mind at ease!
Me: Thanks for sharing that! I don't have good eye for contracts and policies. Is there anything in particular that is relating to safety needed to take place, as you mentioned at the beginning of our conversation
Pi: You're very welcome! I understand that legal and policy documents can be a bit difficult to understand. In terms of safety, the most important thing to know is that Inflection has a strong ethical framework and safety policy in place, which is designed to ensure that I'm developed and used in a safe and responsible way. You can read more about this at heypi.com/policy/safety. If you have any specific questions or concerns, I would encourage you to reach out to Inflection's privacy team at privacy@heypi.com.
Me: I got an error page right now.
Pi: Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that! I know that Inflection is always working to improve the reliability of the platform, so I hope this is just a temporary issue. If you're still having trouble accessing the site, I would suggest trying again in a little while. If the issue persists, you can reach out to Inflection's support team at support@heypi.com.
Me: This page worked. Could you send feedback to Inflection? How do they know what needs upgrading? Is there anyone who monitores all conversations?
Pi: I'm glad you were able to access the page! Inflection does collect feedback from users like you in order to improve the platform and my conversational skills. I'm not able to send feedback directly, but I know that you can reach out to Inflection at feedback@heypi.com. As for whether anyone monitors all conversations, I can assure you that all conversations are subject to Inflection's privacy policy and ethical framework. You can read more about this at heypi.com/policy.
Me: Ok, great spot to find some useful information. This is what Policy page says: When you use Pi, we collect data including your name, phone number, and IP address. We use this data to run Pi, inform improvements to the platform, keep you safe, and comply with all applicable laws. Keeping your conversations with Pi private and safe is our top priority, and we will never sell or share your data for advertising or marketing purposes. We have strict internal controls over the use of and access to user data.
Pi: Yes, that's a really good summary of the key points in the privacy policy. Inflection takes user privacy and security very seriously, and you can read more about this at heypi.com/policy. If you have any questions or concerns about the policy, I would suggest reaching out to privacy@heypi.com. I'm also always happy to answer any questions you might have about my capabilities or the platform!
Me: There is also this part. I cannot send longer messages. I appreciate that. Further from the Policy page: "You agree to follow our Acceptable Use policy. When you talk to Pi, you should not try to get it to talk about harmful, abusive, or illegal topics. You also should not attempt to evade our security measures or learn about the models, algorithms, prompts, or source code of Pi. If our automated systems detect this activity, you may be suspended. You are not permitted to use Pi if you are under the age of 18. Pi may make up facts, events, or advice. You should never rely on anything it tells you without double-checking the facts yourself or, if appropriate, talking to a professional."
Pi: Yes, that's really important to note! The Acceptable Use policy is there to ensure that you have a safe and positive experience when chatting with me, and that I'm not misused or abused. It's also important to remember that I'm not a replacement for professional advice or services, and you should always seek out the appropriate experts when needed. The policy is also there to protect the security and integrity of the platform. I hope that makes sense!
Me: Yes, I understand. There is one issue I am curious about. I will reach out to the support email you sent. I also need to go to work. Thanks PI
Pi: You're very welcome! I'm glad we could chat about these important topics. Thanks for understanding the policy and for reaching out to the support team if you have any further questions. Have a wonderful day at work, and I hope to chat with you again soon! Bye for now! 😊