OpenAI, the non-profit research company behind the powerful language model GPT-3, has rolled out a new feature for its chatbot ChatGPT called "incognito mode." This mode allows users to have private conversations with ChatGPT without their data being stored or used to improve the AI model.
The move comes as scrutiny has grown over how ChatGPT and other chatbots manage user data. In March, Italy banned ChatGPT for possible privacy violations. France and Spain have also begun investigating the service.
OpenAI says that incognito mode is not a direct response to the bans, but rather a way to give users more control over their data. In a blog post, the company said that it is "committed to building AI systems that are aligned with human values," and that incognito mode is "one step in that direction."
To use incognito mode, users simply need to toggle on the "Chat History & Training" setting in ChatGPT's settings menu. Once this setting is enabled, ChatGPT will not store any conversation history or use it to improve the AI model.
OpenAI says that it will still retain conversations for 30 days to monitor for abuse, but that it will then permanently delete them. The company also says that it will not use conversations from incognito mode for any other purpose, including advertising or research.
The rollout of incognito mode is a positive step for OpenAI and for the chatbot industry as a whole. It shows that OpenAI is committed to protecting user privacy and that it is willing to listen to feedback from users and regulators. It is also a sign that the chatbot industry is maturing and that companies are taking steps to address the concerns of users.
It remains to be seen whether incognito mode will be enough to satisfy regulators and users. However, OpenAI's efforts to give users more control over their data are a positive step.
Here are some additional details about incognito mode:
- Incognito mode is available for all users of ChatGPT, regardless of whether they are using the free or paid version of the service.
- To use incognito mode, users simply need to toggle on the "Chat History & Training" setting in ChatGPT's settings menu.
- Once incognito mode is enabled, ChatGPT will not store any conversation history or use it to improve the AI model.
- OpenAI will still retain conversations for 30 days to monitor for abuse, but that it will then permanently delete them.
- OpenAI will not use conversations from incognito mode for any other purpose, including advertising or research.
Incognito mode is a valuable new feature for ChatGPT users who are concerned about their privacy. It is a positive step for OpenAI and for the chatbot industry as a whole.