How do I start my AI training at my own pace?

The best way to begin is by mastering the fundamental settings of the tools you use most, like ChatGPT and Claude. Focus on understanding how your data is handled and how to personalize the assistant to match your specific writing style or work needs. Taking small, steady steps builds the confidence required for more advanced AI training.

Why should I manage privacy settings during my AI training?

Managing privacy settings gives you control over whether your chat data is used to improve AI models. While chats are not shared publicly, these companies often turn on model improvement features by default. Opting out manually ensures you remain in control of your digital footprint as you build your AI training skills.

How does personalization improve AI training for work?

Turning on 'Memory' features allows your AI assistant to remember recurring work needs, preferences, and helpful details. This prevents you from having to repeat instructions every time, making your professional interactions smoother and more efficient. Incorporating these features into your AI training helps the tool feel more like a tailored assistant.

Where can I find guided AI training for my team?

If you are looking for structured programs, we provide AI training across the commercial and government sectors, focusing on tools like Copilot, Claude, and ChatGPT. You can request a full program guide for our specific workplace sessions to help your team grow with confidence.

AI training: How to Master Privacy and Memory Settings

What This Article Covers:

This post walks you through how to take full control of your AI experience, starting with the simple steps to keep your professional data private in ChatGPT and Claude. You’ll learn how to set up Memory and custom instructions so your AI assistant actually learns your unique writing style and work needs without you having to repeat yourself. By making these small technical tweaks, you can move past the “overwhelmed” phase and build the genuine confidence needed for operational excellence across your team.

If you’ve been feeling a little overwhelmed by all the updates on AI tools, you’re not alone. This kind of reminds me of the internet browser race, think Netscape! 🙄

I know, I’m dating myself here. But that’s what it felt like back in the 90’s, when we were given all these options to browse the “World Wide Web” and eventually only a few players stood up the test of time.

Deep breath in.

Slow and steady will win the race when it comes to learning new tools like ChatGPT and Claude. I’ve got you.

We’re doing a lot of AI training in the commercial and government sectors on Copilot, Claude and ChatGPT and we’ve had a lot of questions come in.

So today I want to share two settings with you that can help you feel more in control and more confident as you build your AI skills—at your own pace

They’re on privacy and memory.

1. How to Prevent Your Chat Data from Being Used to Improve the Model

Both ChatGPT and Claude give you options to control whether your conversations may be used to improve their models. This does not mean your chats are shared publicly, but it does mean your conversations may be used internally by these companies to help improve or train its models. And here’s the rub – you have to opt-out manually. They turn it on automatically.

In ChatGPT, go to:
Settings > Data Controls > Improve the model for everyone

Turn this setting off if you do not want your chats used to help improve the tools.

In Claude, go to your:
Privacy Settings / Model Improvement settings

From there, you can choose whether to allow your chats to be used to help improve Claude.

2. Turn On Memory for Personalization and Smarter Conversations

You want your AI assistant to remember helpful details, like your preferences, writing style, or recurring work needs.

These features can make your conversations smoother because you do not have to repeat yourself every time.

In ChatGPT, go to:
Settings > Personalization

From there, you can manage memory-related settings, including whether ChatGPT can reference saved memories or past chat history. Slide these on if they’re not already.

In Claude, personalization works a little differently.

You can use:
Settings > Instructions for Claude

Take your time exploring these settings. I’ll be sharing more step-by-step guidance, so you can follow along.

You don’t have to rush. Every small step you take builds your confidence—whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your edge at work.

This is an exciting time, don’t let fear keep you stuck. I’m a big believer that fear is placed in our path for a reason. It’s a gutsy call to step up and GROW.

Have a great weekend and if you’re celebrating Mother’s Day – embrace the love! 💐 We’re going to visit my daughter who is a Junior now in college and collect some hugs 🥰.

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