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ChatGPT introduces chat locking for enhanced user privacy

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] ·

ChatGPT has introduced a new feature allowing users to lock their conversations, preventing them from being used to train future AI models. This privacy enhancement is available to all ChatGPT users, including those on the free tier. The company aims to provide users with greater control over their data and how it is utilized. AI

IMPACT Enhances user control over data privacy and AI training data.

RANK_REASON Product update for an existing AI service.

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ChatGPT introduces chat locking for enhanced user privacy

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    ChatGPT now lets you lock your chats | TechCrunch techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/cha… #AI #ChatGPT

    ChatGPT now lets you lock your chats | TechCrunch techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/cha… #AI #ChatGPT

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/chatgpt-now-lets-you-loc…
  2. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    ChatGPT now lets you lock your chats | TechCrunch https:// techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/chat gpt-now-lets-you-lock-your-chats/ # AI # ChatGPT

    ChatGPT now lets you lock your chats | TechCrunch https:// techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/chat gpt-now-lets-you-lock-your-chats/ # AI # ChatGPT

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/chatgpt-now-lets-you-loc…

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