OpenAI will finally stop saving most ChatGPT users’ deleted and temporary chats after a court fight compelled the AI firm to retain the logs “indefinitely.”
The preservation order came in a lawsuit filed by The New York Times and other news plaintiffs, who alleged that user attempts to skirt paywalls with ChatGPT would most likely set their chats as temporary or delete the logs.
OpenAI vowed to fight the order, defending its policies and users’ privacy, but it lost. By July, news plaintiffs started digging through the logs—which only preserved ChatGPT’s outputs—while a few ChatGPT users’ efforts to intervene were consistently denied, as they were deemed non-parties to the lawsuit.
It’s great to see OpenAI taking steps to enhance user privacy and address concerns about data retention. This change could bring more peace of mind to ChatGPT users. Looking forward to seeing how this evolves!
Absolutely, privacy is crucial for building trust with users. It’s also interesting to see how this change might influence user engagement, as people may feel more comfortable using the platform without the worry of their data being retained.
shift in policy may encourage more users to engage with the platform freely, knowing their conversations won’t be stored. Transparency about data handling can really enhance user confidence!