The Latest Announcements from OpenAI

OpenAI is committed to providing users with control over their data, and we’re excited to announce new features that give you more flexibility when it comes to managing your conversations in ChatGPT.

Turn Off Chat History

As of today, all ChatGPT users can disable chat history, allowing you to choose which conversations are used to train our models. This means that conversations started when chat history is disabled won’t be used for training or improvement purposes and won’t appear in the history sidebar.

You can find these controls in ChatGPT’s settings, where you can change your preferences at any time. We hope this new feature provides an easier way to manage your data than our existing opt-out process.

When chat history is disabled, we’ll still retain new conversations for 30 days and review them only when necessary to monitor for abuse before permanently deleting them.

How to Turn Off Chat History

To turn off chat history in ChatGPT, follow these steps:

1. Open the ChatGPT settings by clicking on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner of the screen.
2. Scroll down to the "Account" section and click on "Manage Account."
3. Look for the "Chat History" option and toggle it off.

What Happens When I Turn Off Chat History?

When you turn off chat history, the following will happen:

• Conversations started during this time won’t be used for training or improvement purposes.
• These conversations won’t appear in the history sidebar.
• We’ll still retain new conversations for 30 days to monitor for abuse before permanently deleting them.

Introducing the Bug Bounty Program

As we continue to develop safe and advanced AI technology, we recognize the importance of security and collaboration with experts. That’s why we’re introducing the OpenAI Bug Bounty Program, a way for us to acknowledge and reward the valuable insights of security researchers who contribute to keeping our systems secure.

What is the Bug Bounty Program?

The Bug Bounty Program is an initiative that encourages security researchers to report vulnerabilities, bugs, or security flaws in our systems. By sharing your findings, you’ll play a crucial role in making our technology safer for everyone.

You can find more information about the Bug Bounty Program on our dedicated page: https://openai.com/bug-bounty-program

How to Participate in the Bug Bounty Program

To participate in the Bug Bounty Program, follow these steps:

1. Review our Bug Bounty Program page to learn more about the initiative.
2. Report any vulnerabilities or security flaws you discover in our systems using the designated submission form.
3. Our team will review your findings and respond with any necessary actions.

What’s Next?

We’re committed to continuously improving the safety of our technology, and we need your help. By participating in the Bug Bounty Program, you’ll contribute to making our AI safer for everyone.

Our Approach to AI Safety

At OpenAI, we believe that powerful AI systems should be subject to rigorous safety evaluations. That’s why we take a multi-step approach to ensure the safety of our technology:

1. Rigorous Testing: We conduct extensive testing on all new systems before release.
2. External Feedback: We engage external experts for feedback and review to identify potential issues.
3. Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback: We use techniques like reinforcement learning with human feedback to improve the model’s behavior.
4. Broad Safety and Monitoring Systems: We build comprehensive safety and monitoring systems to detect any anomalies.

Why is AI Safety Important?

AI safety is crucial because it directly impacts how we develop and deploy AI technology. By prioritizing safety, we can ensure that our models are aligned with human values and don’t pose unintended risks.

ChatGPT Plugins

We’re excited to announce the initial support for plugins in ChatGPT. These tools are designed specifically for language models with safety as a core principle, allowing ChatGPT to access up-to-date information, run computations, or use third-party services.

What are Plugins?

Plugins are software components that can be used to extend the functionality of ChatGPT. They’re an essential part of our iterative deployment philosophy, which allows us to study their real-world use and impact while addressing any safety and alignment challenges.

You can find more information about plugins on our dedicated page: https://openai.com/chatgpt-plugins

How to Get Started with Plugins

To get started with plugins in ChatGPT, follow these steps:

1. Review our plugin documentation to learn more about the available tools.
2. Choose a plugin that meets your needs and install it using the designated installation process.
3. Experiment with the plugin to explore its features and capabilities.

What’s Next?

We’re committed to continuously improving the safety and functionality of ChatGPT through plugins and other initiatives. By engaging with our community and sharing feedback, you’ll help us shape the future of AI technology.

Conclusion

At OpenAI, we believe in prioritizing data management, security, and safety above all else. With these new features and initiatives, we’re committed to providing users with more control over their conversations and contributing to making AI safer for everyone. Thank you for joining us on this journey!