What we know

OpenAI has added a new "locked chats" feature to ChatGPT that lets users secure specific conversations with a PIN or similar method. This feature is designed to protect sensitive or private chats, such as those involving personal topics or surprise plans. By locking these chats, users can prevent others from accessing them when sharing devices or accounts.

Why it matters

As ChatGPT is increasingly used for personal and confidential conversations, protecting user privacy becomes more important. This new locking feature offers an additional layer of security, helping users keep certain discussions private. It addresses concerns about unauthorized access to sensitive information in shared or public environments.

What is still unknown

Details about which languages the locked chats feature supports, its availability across platforms, and when it will be broadly released have not been disclosed. No independent evaluations of the feature’s security or usability have been reported.