The 'AI confidence trap' many New Zealanders are caught in
A 2026 survey by Avast reveals that while 66% of New Zealanders believe they can identify AI-generated fakes, a significant portion still shares sensitive data with these tools. This behavior creates an 'AI confidence trap' where users overestimate their ability to distinguish real from fake content while simultaneously exposing personal information. Experts warn that uploading sensitive documents to publicly hosted AI platforms poses serious privacy risks, as the data may be used for model training or accessed by third parties.
- ▪66 percent of New Zealand adults believe they would be able to recognise an AI-generated fake.
- ▪40 percent of respondents admitted to sharing or considering sharing sensitive information, such as CVs or work documents, with AI tools.
- ▪Avast describes this discrepancy as an 'AI confidence trap' where convenience leads users to overlook security risks.
- ▪Experts advise that users should anonymize any data shared with AI chatbots to prevent it from being traced back to them.
- ▪Information uploaded to publicly hosted AI platforms may be used for model training and is not protected by the same legal obligations as professional services.
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