90% of people don’t trust AI with their data

### Executive summary: Malwarebytes reports results from a January–February 2026 pulse survey of 1,235 newsletter readers showing widespread distrust of AI and corporate data practices (e.g., 90% worried about AI using their data without consent). The article summarizes user behavior changes (reduced use of AI tools and social platforms, adoption of VPNs, MFA, ad blockers), highlights concerns about data misuse and regulatory desires, and provides practical privacy recommendations for individuals and organizations.