ChatGPT and Gemini AI concerns

In early July 2026, experiments by a technology writer demonstrated that ChatGPT (OpenAI) and Gemini (Google) can infer extensive personal details about users from minimal prompts, raising privacy concerns about the AI assistants' ability to profile individuals without explicit disclosure. The same day, surveys in Japan revealed that the two chatbots are also widely adopted by school‑age children. A survey of parents of elementary and middle‑school students showed Gemini and ChatGPT as the most used AI tools, while a separate poll of high‑schoolers indicated that nearly all have used generative AI, primarily for academic tasks. Respondents expressed both optimism—citing efficiency and skill development—and worries about over‑reliance and reduced critical thinking. Together, the findings illustrate a growing tension between the broad societal uptake of these AI models and emerging concerns over privacy and dependence.