You Have the Right to Remain Accountable

THE AI JOKE

Why did the AI go to confession? It had a lot of processing to do.

TAKEAWAYS

• AI chats—including deleted ones—may now be preserved and used in legal cases, such as the ongoing NYT vs. OpenAI lawsuit.
• ChatGPT is not your therapist, lawyer, or priest. Confessions made to AI are not protected by any privilege.
• Businesses using AI tools casually—especially for internal dialogue or strategic planning—could be exposing themselves to future legal discovery.
• AI-fueled scams are rising, especially in crypto and deepfake impersonation. SMBs are often the most vulnerable.
• Despite the risks, saved AI chats can offer opportunities: proof of IP ideation, audit trails for HR or compliance, and public trust through transparency.
• The legal landscape around AI usage is still evolving—users and companies alike need to get ahead of policy gaps.

RESOURCES AND TOOLS

• Court Orders OpenAI to Preserve Private Chats
• AI-Fueled Scams Surge: Crypto & Deepfake Schemes Targeting SMBs
• Generative AI Empowers Cybercrime
• Featured Article: Sam Altman Warns ChatGPT Conversations May Be Used in Court

CHAPTERS

00:00 The AI Confessional Joke  

01:00 AI as Therapy—Is It Safe?  

02:45 Court Order: OpenAI Must Keep All Chats  

04:30 Deepfake & Crypto Scams Hit SMBs  

06:20 Can AI Chats Be Used in Court?  

08:10 Ethical vs. Unethical Use Cases  

09:00 Counterpoints: Transparency, Trust & Proof  

12:00 A Call for Smarter AI Use & Policy  

16:30 Final Thoughts: Use AI Honorably