Ask HN: GPT-3 reveals my full name – can I do anything?
Analysis
The article discusses the privacy concerns arising from large language models like GPT-3 revealing personally identifiable information (PII). The author is concerned about their full name being revealed and the potential for other sensitive information to be memorized and exposed. They highlight the lack of recourse for individuals when this happens, contrasting it with the ability to request removal of information from search engines or social media. The author views this as a regression in privacy, especially in the context of GDPR.
Key Takeaways
“The author states, "If I had found my personal information on Google search results, or Facebook, I could ask the information to be removed, but GPT-3 seems to have no such support. Are we supposed to accept that large language models may reveal private information, with no recourse?"”