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Philter Desktop is a free Windows app that can replace details such as email addresses, phone numbers and dates in documents before they are uploaded to an AI chatbot. MakeUseOf’s Afam Onyimadu tested it on a sample contract and got a readable version back, with redaction tags in place of sensitive details.
Why it mattersThe test also found misses: the default settings left a company name untouched, and text inside an image embedded in a Word document was not detected. The article recommends reviewing the output before uploading it, and notes that surrounding details may still identify someone even after names are removed. A useful extra layer, not a cloak of invisibility.
Discuss: Would you trust a redaction tool after checking its output, or keep sensitive documents away from consumer AI altogether?
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