Data Doesn't Disappear at OpenAI
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| Source: HN | Original article
OpenAI chats are retained on servers. Users can request data deletion.
Delete Doesn't Mean Deleted. Just Ask OpenAI
A recent revelation has sparked concerns about data privacy at OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. It appears that when users delete their conversations, the data is not entirely wiped out from OpenAI's servers. This is not a new issue, as users have been raising concerns about data retention since 2023.
As we previously reported, OpenAI has been expanding its services and policies, including introducing ads to ChatGPT in Japan and hiring a new policy team. However, this latest development highlights the need for transparency and clarity on data handling practices. The fact that "delete" does not necessarily mean deleted raises questions about user privacy and the company's compliance with data protection regulations.
What to watch next is how OpenAI responds to these concerns and whether they will revise their data retention policies to better align with user expectations. Users who have requested deletion of their data may want to follow up on the status of their requests, and regulators may take a closer look at OpenAI's data handling practices.
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