AI NewsWaveOpenAI Introduces Lock Feature in ChatGPT to Hide Sensitive Conversations
Key points
- OpenAI introduces sensitive-conversation lock in ChatGPT
- Protected by a four-digit PIN or biometric authentication
- Chat history and memory separated from regular chats
OpenAI has introduced a feature in ChatGPT that separately protects sensitive conversations. Chosun Biz and Digital Today reported that OpenAI announced it on Oct. 20 (local time). The name of the feature differs by outlet: AI Times wrote "chat lock," Chosun Biz "conversation lock," and Digital Today "locked conversation."
According to Digital Today, users can protect specific conversations by setting a four-digit PIN or using Face ID and Touch ID on supported devices. AI Times reported that the feature focuses on reducing the chance that private information is exposed by separating chat history and memory from regular chats.
Chosun Biz reported that OpenAI described it as a feature that keeps sensitive conversations from being visible when a ChatGPT screen is shared with others or a shared device is used.