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OpenAI removes ChatGPT feature after private conversations leak to Google search
OpenAI abruptly removed a ChatGPT feature that made conversations searchable on Google, sparking privacy concerns and industry-wide scrutiny of AI data handling.
What emerged painted an intimate portrait of how people interact with artificial intelligence — from mundane requests for bathroom renovation advice to deeply personal health questions and professionally sensitive resume rewrites. “Ultimately we think this feature introduced too many opportunities for folks to accidentally share things they didn’t intend to,” OpenAI’s security team explained on X, acknowledging that the guardrails weren’t sufficient to prevent misuse. While OpenAI maintains that enterprise and team accounts have different privacy protections, the consumer product fumble highlights the importance of understanding exactly how AI vendors handle data sharing and retention.
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