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OpenAI's Locked Chats May Leak Sensitive User Data

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A user on Reddit reported a potential privacy vulnerability within OpenAI's ChatGPT, where information shared in "Locked Chats" appears to be accessible outside of those specific conversations. The user stated that sensitive details provided within a locked chat were later revealed by ChatGPT when prompted outside of the locked environment. This raises concerns about the effectiveness of the "Locked Chat" feature in preventing data leakage and ensuring user privacy. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential privacy risks in current AI chat interfaces, urging caution for users sharing sensitive information.

RANK_REASON User-reported issue with a specific product feature, not a core model release or significant industry event.

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OpenAI's Locked Chats May Leak Sensitive User Data

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/deanat78 ·

    Information from a Locked Chat is known outside of Locked Chats. Is this a severe privacy bug?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>A few days ago, I started a very sensitive conversation inside a Locked Chat. The entire conversation, from beginning to end, was inside a locked chat.</p> <p>I placed it in a Locked Chat so that if someone ever accesses my chatgpt, they won't be…

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