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OpenAI launches Locked Chats in ChatGPT for private conversations: All you need to know

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OpenAI launches Locked Chats in ChatGPT for private conversations: All you need to know

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OpenAI has introduced Locked Chats in ChatGPT, a feature that allows users to move private conversations into a protected section, keeping them separate from their regular chat history and search results. The feature is intended for users who want to restrict access to personal discussions when someone else is using or viewing their device. OpenAI said the rollout began on Tuesday, October 21, across its Free, Go, Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise and Edu plans. The feature is not available on ChatGPT for Healthcare. How Locked Chats works Users can secure their conversations with a four-digit PIN on the web and desktop versions of ChatGPT. On supported mobile devices, authentication options also include Face ID, Touch ID or the device's unlock mechanism.

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