ChatGPT users shocked to learn their chats were in Google search results
9 months ago
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- #privacy
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- OpenAI removed a controversial ChatGPT feature that exposed private chats in search results.
- Thousands of ChatGPT conversations were found in Google search results, some containing personal details.
- Users opted in to indexing by clicking a box when sharing chats, but the warning was in small text.
- OpenAI initially defended the labeling but later acknowledged the feature risked accidental oversharing.
- Exposed chats included sensitive topics like drug use, mental health, and traumatic experiences.
- OpenAI is removing the feature and working to delete indexed content from search engines.