There are facts to support AI anxiety: from the water-sucking data centers to the newfound limelight of the em dash. While we may not be able to keep ourselves safe from the uncontrollable surge of AI, this workshop will enable us to attune to using principles of data privacy. Our workshop will stat with a critical understanding of common terminologies: cookies, two-factor authentication, passwords, etc. Then, we will learn how to use alternative methods to keep our data safe and devise a risk-convenience ratio for our own needs. We will discuss issues regarding privacy, reading for consent, best practices for using AI mindfully, alternative technologies for scholarship, ChatGPT data controls, using a VPN, and more. No prior experience necessary.