Should AI Have Access to Your Financial Life?
From Shared Security Podcast by Tom Eston, Scott Wright, Kevin Tackett
May 25, 2026 · 25 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of AI, specifically ChatGPT, having access to users' financial data.
OpenAI is now allowing some ChatGPT users to connect their bank accounts and financial data directly to the platform. In this episode, we discuss the technology behind the feature, the convenience it promises, and the serious privacy and security questions it raises. From AI-generated budgeting advice to the risks of centralized financial profiling, we examine what happens when conversational AI gains visibility into your spending habits, debts, subscriptions, and financial goals. Special thanks to Guardsquare for sponsoring this episode! Guardsquare is the leader in mobile application security, with multi-layered protection for your Android and iOS apps. Learn more at Guardsquare.com. ** Links mentioned on the show ** ChatGPT Can Now Connect to Your Bank Account and See All Your Transactions https://gizmodo.com/chatgpt-can-now-connect-to-your-bank-account-and-see-all-your-transactions-2000759306 ** Watch this episode on YouTube ** ** Become a Shared Security Supporter ** Get exclusive access to bonus episodes, listen to new episodes before they are released, receive a monthly shout-out on the show, and get a discount code for 15% off merch at the Shared Security store. Become a…
People in this episode
Hosts: Tom Eston, Scott Wright, Kevin Tackett
Topics covered
- AI
- financial privacy
- banking technology
- security risks
- budgeting advice
Keywords
- AI
- financial data
- privacy
- security
- budgeting
Sponsors
Guardsquare, SLNT
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: OpenAI
Products: ChatGPT
Books & works: ChatGPT Can Now Connect to Your Bank Account and See All Your Transactions
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