ChatGPT might soon let you lock your most sensitive chats behind a PIN or fingerprint scan, hidden code suggests
There are signs in the latest version of the ChatGPT Android app that the AI assistant will soon offer an extra security feature.
New evidence suggests that ChatGPT may soon introduce a feature to lock sensitive conversations behind a PIN or fingerprint scan, according to hidden code found in the latest Android version of the app. This feature, summarized in the code as the ability to "lock chats" and "protect chats," would keep the chat's title and content hidden from the regular sidebar, history, and search results.
Unlike temporary chats, which vanish upon closing, these locked chats would be a more permanent solution for safeguarding personal and sensitive information. Users could discuss a range of topics, from medical inquiries to surprise gifts and resignation letters, without worrying about prying eyes. While the exact implementation of this feature remains unclear, it appears to interact with ChatGPT's existing memory and recall capabilities, potentially limiting the scope of discussions within these locked chats.
As of now, there is no confirmed timeline for the rollout of this feature, but it is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
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