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OpenAI's 'Allow Training' Setting Reverts for Users

Users have reported that OpenAI appears to be automatically re-enabling the 'allow training' setting, even after they have manually disabled it. This issue has been observed multiple times, with users noting that the setting reverts to its default state without their explicit action. It is recommended that users check their privacy settings to ensure they are configured as intended. AI

IMPACT Users should verify their data training preferences with OpenAI.

RANK_REASON User reports about a setting behavior, not an official announcement.

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OpenAI's 'Allow Training' Setting Reverts for Users

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2 / 100
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User reports about a setting behavior, not an official announcement.
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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Tell HN: OpenAI keeps re-enabling the 'allow training' setting I've reset this more than once and the last time I made a careful note of when I did it and to my

    Tell HN: OpenAI keeps re-enabling the 'allow training' setting I've reset this more than once and the last time I made a careful note of when I did it and to my surprise I found it re-enabled when I checked just now. Make sure you check this thing to see if it hasn't been re-enab…