Ever wonder what’s happening behind the scenes when you ask Siri for directions or scroll through Netflix’s eerily perfect recommendations? Artificial intelligence (AI) is working its magic, but it’s also gobbling up your data like a kid in a candy store. Machine learning (ML), the brainy sidekick of AI, thrives on your info to predict your next move. Cool, right? But here’s the catch: What’s the cost to your privacy? Let’s dive into how ML uses your data, why it’s a bit creepy, and how you can outsmart the system like a digital ninja.