ChatGPT users receive guidance on managing personal data privacy

4 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Apr 26

ZDNET outlines five steps for the 900 million weekly ChatGPT users to control personal information, including opting out of model training, deleting chats, using temporary chats, managing memories, and deleting accounts.
Privacy experts highlight risks of sharing sensitive or seemingly innocuous data with chatbots, as future uses remain uncertain and could potentially harm users.
OpenAI retains some data for up to 30 days and may keep information for legal or security reasons, prompting calls for increased caution and proactive privacy management among consumers.

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