You Have the Right to Remain Accountable
#30

You Have the Right to Remain Accountable

In this episode, Jeremy and Jim tackle the sobering implications of a recent court order requiring OpenAI to retain all ChatGPT conversations—even deleted ones—for potential use in legal proceedings. What does this mean for privacy, business ethics, and small business owners who treat AI like a therapist or brainstorming partner? From deepfake scams to surveillance-level subpoena power, the risks are real—but so are the opportunities. With trademark optimism and some healthy skepticism, the duo explores how AI confessions could actually support transparency, trust, and even proof of innovation—if used wisely.

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

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