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OpenAI's Skysight feature logs user activity, raising privacy concerns

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A user discovered a folder named "skysight" within their OpenAI GPT application's memory files, which appears to log all user activity in 10-minute intervals. This logging continues even when the setting to use chats for model improvement is disabled, with data potentially being sent to OpenAI servers. The user expressed concern over the privacy implications of this data collection, especially when interacting with sensitive personal information. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about data privacy and transparency in AI applications, potentially impacting user trust and adoption.

RANK_REASON User-generated discussion about a potential privacy issue with an OpenAI feature, not an official announcement or product release.

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OpenAI's Skysight feature logs user activity, raising privacy concerns

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Which-Bandicoot5671 ·

    Skysight and Privacy Implications

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I am not sure if this has been documented by anyone else as of late, but in looking through my hidden ~/.codex under memories a saw an interesting folder called &quot;skysight&quot;. I do have ComputerUse enabled, and from the files included ther…

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