OpenAI introduces "incognito mode" for Chatbot ChatGPT
OpenAI has announced the launch of "incognito mode" for its popular chatbot ChatGPT. The new feature will not store user conversations history or use it to train its AI. The San Francisco-based company has also revealed plans to offer "ChatGPT Business" subscription services that will offer additional data controls to its users.
The move comes amidst growing concerns over how data is managed by Chatbot ChatGPT and other chatbots like it. These chatbots rely on user data to improve and train their AI models, which could potentially lead to privacy violations. Italy recently banned ChatGPT, citing possible privacy violations. The country has allowed the service to resume if OpenAI meets certain demands, such as providing tools to allow users to object to the processing of their data. France and Spain have also launched inquiries into ChatGPT.
Mira Murati, OpenAI's chief technology officer, has said that the company is compliant with European privacy laws and is working to assure regulators. The company aims to prioritize user privacy, putting users "in the driver's seat" regarding data collection. Murati believes that the new features will move the company more towards prioritizing user privacy. However, user information has been instrumental in improving OpenAI's software and reducing political bias.
Users can now switch off "Chat History & Training" in their settings and export their data. The company plans to retain conversations for 30 days to monitor for abuse before deleting them permanently. Additionally, the company's business subscription service, which will be launched in the coming months, will not use conversations for AI model training by default.
Microsoft Corp., which has invested in OpenAI, already offers ChatGPT services to businesses. The company plans to appeal to the cloud provider's existing customers through the "ChatGPT Business" subscription service.
