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OpenAI Updates ChatGPT macOS App with Encryption Patch on June 28 to Address Privacy Concerns

Jul 3, 2024, 07:18 PM

OpenAI's ChatGPT macOS app recently faced privacy concerns after it was discovered that the app was storing conversations in plain text. This issue, which bypassed Apple's strict guidelines on user data protection, was identified by a user and subsequently reported by The Verge. Until Friday, OpenAI’s recently launched ChatGPT macOS app had a potentially worrying security issue. OpenAI responded by updating the app to encrypt locally stored conversations, with the patch being released on June 28. The app update, version 1.2024.171, aims to enhance security and protect user data.