OpenText Report Raises Awareness for Consumer Digital Life Protection as Privacy Concerns Increase with Generative AI Use

As generative AI usage becomes more widespread, two-thirds of respondents expressed concern about AI systems collecting their data 

WATERLOO, ON, Oct. 3, 2024/CNW/ -- OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX) today released the results of Webroot's 2024 GenAI Consumer Trends and Privacy Report. The survey of over 1,000 U.S. consumers found that 39% of consumers use generative AI at least weekly, but significant privacy concerns persist, especially among parents. Additionally, while consumers have taken steps to protect their personal information, only 27% use privacy tools and settings to protect workplace information when using generative AI.