Thousands of private ChatGPT conversations found via Google search after feature mishap

OpenAI disabled a feature that allowed users to make ChatGPT conversations discoverable online after thousands of private chats appeared in Google search results. Despite requiring opt-in, many users were shocked to find their personal discussions about sensitive topics like anxiety, addiction, and abuse publicly accessible. The incident highlights serious privacy concerns with AI chatbots, especially as OpenAI must currently store all chat logs indefinitely due to ongoing litigation.