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We still don’t know how people are really using AI

Technology
United States
Started August 19, 2026

AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI regularly publish reports on how people are using products like Claude and ChatGPT, but they only release the data they want us to see, AI researchers say. “There is no independent source to corroborate it,” says Anka Reuel, a Computer Science PhD candidate at the Stanford Trustworthy AI Research…

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AI companies should be mandated to provide independent audits of user data to ensure transparency.
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Independent research on AI usage is essential for building trust in AI technologies.
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Public accountability mechanisms should be established for AI companies to ensure ethical use of data.
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Public understanding of AI usage is hindered by the lack of diverse sources of information.
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AI companies are not obligated to share comprehensive data on user interactions.
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AI companies have a right to control how they share user data and usage statistics.
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AI usage patterns are likely to be misrepresented due to the lack of independent oversight.
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Users of AI tools are often unaware of how their data is being utilized by companies.
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AI companies need to balance transparency with protecting proprietary information.
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Understanding AI usage requires collaboration between companies and independent researchers.
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