OpenAI Boosts ChatGPT Privacy With History Toggle And Data Export
OpenAI gives ChatGPT users greater control over their information by introducing a feature to disable chat history and a tool to export data. The company is also developing a dedicated Business subscription for professionals.
OpenAI introduces new privacy features for ChatGPT that give users significant control over their data. The most notable update is the option to disable chat history, which prevents conversations from being saved or used to train future AI models. Previously, all chats were stored by default for training purposes, but users now navigate to the settings to turn this retention off completely.
Even with the chat history disabled, OpenAI retains new conversations for a 30-day period solely to monitor for abuse before permanently deleting them. This functionality closely resembles the incognito mode found in web browsers, ensuring that user interactions remain private and are not tracked long-term. Alongside this privacy toggle, the platform adds a straightforward data export tool so users can easily download their information.
Looking ahead, OpenAI is actively developing a ChatGPT Business subscription tailored for professionals and enterprise users. This upcoming plan aims to provide organizations with advanced data controls and enhanced privacy features suitable for a corporate environment. These collective updates demonstrate a clear shift by OpenAI to address widespread privacy concerns and make the AI tool viable for sensitive business applications.