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ChatGPT adds PIN-locked chats for privacy
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- →Users can now prevent accidental exposure of sensitive conversations when sharing devices.
- →Locked chats are isolated from the main search index and standard memory features.
- →The feature offers local access control without changing backend data handling or encryption.
OpenAI has launched a 'Locked Chats' feature for ChatGPT, allowing users to secure specific conversations with a four-digit PIN or biometric authentication. Locked chats are moved to a dedicated section, excluded from search results and regular memory updates, but remain accessible to the user. The feature is available across all paid and free tiers except Healthcare, though it does not provide end-to-end encryption or alter data retention policies.
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