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OpenAI clarifies data usage for model training based on user settings

OpenAI has stated that user chats will not be utilized for model improvement if the "improve the model for everyone" setting is disabled. This setting is active by default across free, Plus, and Pro plans. The company's clarification follows reports that human reviewers were accessing user conversations. AI

IMPACT Users can now control whether their data is used for OpenAI model training, impacting privacy and data governance.

RANK_REASON Clarification of existing policy by a company, not a new release or significant event.

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OpenAI clarifies data usage for model training based on user settings

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI told 404 Media users’ chats won’t be used to improve the company’s models if they turn off the “improve the model for everyone” setting. This is turned o

    OpenAI told 404 Media users’ chats won’t be used to improve the company’s models if they turn off the “improve the model for everyone” setting. This is turned on by default for free, Plus, and Pro plans. https://www. 404media.co/inside-project-lil y-the-humans-reading-your-chatgp…