Free versions of ChatGPT. Is it really free?
Joe Sabado, MBA
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With ChatGPT 4o and ChatGPT 3.5 offered as free service, I was curious on the differences with the other paid versions (ChatGPT 4o, Team, Enterprise). So, I saved the following pages as pdf, zipped them up, and uploaded them to ChatGPT 4o to analyze.
My interpretations, as a lay person and not a lawyer:
So, in addition to having access to new features, better performance, and better availability, the paid version gives you varying levels of control with your data and indemnification.
Free Version:
1. Data Usage:
- Model Improvement: User data is typically used to improve AI models.
- Research and Development: Aggregated and anonymized data may be used for research.
2. Privacy and Security:
- Basic Privacy Measures: Standard encryption and security protocols.
- Data Retention: Data retained for limited periods to support training.
3. User Control:
- Limited Control: Minimal options for data management.
- No Opt-Out Option: Users cannot turn off data usage for training.
4. Indemnification Policies:
- No Indemnification: Users of the free version generally do not receive indemnification protection. They use the service at their own risk, and OpenAI is not liable for any claims arising from their use of the service.
ChatGPT Plus (Paid):
1. Data Usage:
- Model Improvement: User data may be used to enhance models.
- Enhanced Transparency: Better disclosure of data usage.
2. Privacy and Security:
- Enhanced Security: Improved encryption and protocols.
- Data Retention: Clearer policies with potential flexibility.
3. User Control:
- Improved Control: More options for managing data.
- Opt-Out Option: Some flexibility to turn off data usage for training, but specific details depend on OpenAI’s policies.
4. Indemnification Policies:
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- Limited Indemnification: Some level of indemnification may be provided, covering certain types of claims. Users should review the specific terms in the service agreement.
Team Version (paid):
1. Data Usage:
- Collaborative Data Handling: Used to improve collaborative features.
- Model Improvement: Similar data usage for enhancement with safeguards.
2. Privacy and Security:
- Team Privacy Measures: Strong encryption and access controls.
- Shared Data Policies: Policies for team data sharing and management.
3. User Control:
- Team Data Management: Tools for managing team data.
- Opt-Out Option: Teams may have the option to turn off data usage for training, providing more control over their data.
4. Indemnification Policies:
- Enhanced Indemnification: More comprehensive indemnification policies, covering a broader range of claims. Teams are protected against specific liabilities arising from their use of the service.
Enterprise Version (paid):
1. Data Usage:
- Custom Data Policies: Tailored data usage policies, including strict controls.
- Confidentiality Agreements: Data usage as per agreed terms.
2. Privacy and Security:
- Advanced Security: Top-tier security measures, including end-to-end encryption.
- Regular Audits: Ensuring compliance and data protection.
3. User Control:
- Full Control: Comprehensive control over data, with custom retention and deletion policies.
- Opt-Out Option: Enterprises can turn off data usage for training, ensuring complete control and compliance with specific data handling requirements.
4. Indemnification Policies:
- Comprehensive Indemnification: Extensive indemnification policies, providing protection against a wide range of claims. Enterprises are covered for liabilities related to their use of the service, with detailed terms specified in the service agreement.
Summary:
- Free Version: Basic data usage with no opt-out option, standard privacy, limited control, and no indemnification.
- ChatGPT Plus: Enhanced privacy, some control over data usage for training, improved security, and limited indemnification.
- Team Version: Collaborative features, strong privacy, team data management tools, potential opt-out for training data usage, and enhanced indemnification.
- Enterprise Version: Customizable policies, advanced security, full control over data, clear opt-out options for data usage in training, and comprehensive indemnification.
Each plan offers progressively more robust data handling, privacy, control options, and indemnification policies, catering to the needs of different user groups from individuals to large organizations. For specific details, always refer to OpenAI’s privacy policy, terms of service, and data processing agreements relevant to each plan.
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9 个月Joe Sabado, MBA Great post! You've raised some interesting points.
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9 个月Joe Sabado, MBA Thomas Dickson, EdD We are at the HTML stage of AI—real early. If we use AI to improve efficiency on today’s campuses and in classrooms, we will digitize many outdated practices that we inherited from when humans managed them. AI gives us the opportunity to rethink what we do with capabilities that go beyond human limitations. What I’m getting at is that we first have to outline NEW experience outcomes for campuses and classrooms, then reimagine the best campus and classroom experiences, even if they are not current protocol. This is when AI truly gets leveraged. Joe, this is the ThinkSpace I was suggesting we create. We have to challenge the current way of doing things and allow ourselves to ask, “What if?” If others are interested in joining a ThinkSpace, please respond. We can host one that brings together 50-100 people and invite others who are interested.
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9 个月Have you seen any resources on how institutions can become AI prepared? Converting website content, putting content from LMS systems on public pages, etc. for when the inevitable purchases of AI chatbots and other systems go into place they don't shoot themselves in the foot.
I see what you did there.