Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have quickly become part of everyday digital life — assisting with emails, information searches, study support and even casual conversation. 

But alongside the convenience lies a growing security risk. Experts warn that oversharing with chatbots can be dangerous, as conversations are rarely completely private and stored data may later be accessed or leaked.

Here are ten types of information that should never be shared with an AI chatbot:

1. Personal details
Full names, home addresses, phone numbers and email addresses may seem harmless in isolation, but combined they can reveal your identity. Leaks of such data heighten risks of fraud, phishing or even physical tracking.

2. Financial information
Bank account numbers, credit card details or national identification numbers are highly prized by cybercriminals. Sharing them with a chatbot leaves them vulnerable to theft or misuse.

3. Passwords
Never disclose passwords to a chatbot. Doing so could compromise email, banking or social media accounts. Security specialists recommend using a trusted password manager instead.

4. Private confessions
Some users treat chatbots as confidants, but AI is neither a friend nor a therapist. Conversations may be stored, used for system training or unintentionally leaked. Sensitive personal disclosures should be reserved for trusted people, not machines.

5. Health or medical information
While some turn to AI for health advice, chatbots are not doctors and can provide incorrect guidance. Sharing medical histories, prescriptions or insurance details risks both misinformation and data theft. Always consult a qualified professional.

6. Explicit or offensive content
Chatbots are programmed to detect and block inappropriate or illegal content. However, such entries are logged, and could result in account restrictions or future complications.

7. Workplace secrets
Companies increasingly caution staff not to paste confidential documents, business strategies or proprietary data into chatbots. Many AI systems learn from user input, creating risks of data leakage and corporate breaches.

8. Legal matters
Chatbots cannot replace lawyers. Seeking advice on contracts, lawsuits or disputes could result in misleading information. Moreover, sensitive legal details may be stored and later exposed.

9. Sensitive images or documents
Never upload passports, identity cards, driving licences or personal photographs. Even if deleted, digital traces can remain. Such leaks could facilitate identity theft.

10. Anything you would not want public 
If you do not want information published online, do not share it with a chatbot. Conversations may not remain fully private and could resurface in the future.

While AI chatbots bring speed and convenience, experts stress that personal security and privacy must always come first. Awareness and caution remain the most effective safeguards against digital risks.

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