Incogni ranks AI platforms by privacy risk in 2026
New 2026 study reveals which AI platforms are safest (and riskiest) for your data.
Incogni’s *Gen AI and LLM Data Privacy Ranking 2026* report evaluates 13 major AI platforms—including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and Perplexity—on privacy risks by examining data-sharing practices, transparency, and user opt-out options. The study assigns scores based on how invasive each platform’s data handling is, with lower scores indicating better privacy protections.
Large platforms like Google’s Gemini and Meta AI scored among the highest (riskiest) for privacy invasiveness, while Mistral AI’s Vibe (formerly Le Chat), OpenAI’s ChatGPT, and Inflection AI’s Pi ranked safest. Key findings highlight that while most platforms share user data with third parties for training or marketing, ChatGPT stands out for its clear opt-out processes and straightforward privacy policies. The report emphasizes the importance of platform size not always correlating with privacy risks—an exception being ChatGPT’s relatively strong performance despite its scale.
- Incogni’s 2026 study ranks 13 AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Vibe) by privacy risk, with lower scores indicating better protections.
- Gemini and Meta AI scored among the riskiest; ChatGPT and Mistral AI’s Vibe were safest, offering clear opt-outs and transparent policies.
- Larger platforms typically pose higher risks, but ChatGPT defies this trend with robust privacy controls.
Why It Matters
Professionals must prioritize AI platforms with transparent data policies to mitigate privacy risks in enterprise and personal use.