Tools · Updated 21 Oct, 12:06 am IST
OpenAI adds locked chats to ChatGPT app for private conversations
Why it matters for readers: It’s an easy way to keep select chats private, but it doesn’t change how OpenAI retains or uses the conversation data.
- Locked Chats can be secured with a four-digit PIN or Face ID/Touch ID on supported devices.1
- Locked Chats are stored in a dedicated section separate from regular chat history, pinned conversations, and search results.1
- The feature is intended for keeping personal or surprise-planning conversations private when others may access your screen or device.1
- OpenAI says locking a chat does not provide end-to-end encryption, change retention policies, or alter prior memory or the model‑improvement setting.1
- With Memory enabled, Locked Chats maintain a separate memory shared across conversations within that section.1
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