India, Sept. 11 -- Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp feeds are getting a distinctly 1980s makeover. A new AI trend is turning ordinary selfies and photographs into retro portraits, complete with vintage colours, grainy textures, old-school hairstyles and film-camera aesthetics. But as users embrace their AI-generated throwback looks, a bigger question is emerging: how safe is it to upload your photos to AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini?

We asked ChatGPT and Gemini this question. Here's what they said:

Question: Is it safe to upload pictures on AI for the 1980s trend?

"Yes, generally, but I would not treat any AI image service as completely private. For an ordinary photo that you want to turn into an 1980s-style portrait, the risk is ...