Hidden code suggests ChatGPT might soon let you lock away your most sensitive chats to keep them safe from prying eyes
Similar to other reports, this article details findings in ChatGPT's Android code regarding a new 'locked chats' feature. The feature aims to protect sensitive user interactions from unauthorized access via PIN or fingerprint.
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Privacy-focused features in AI tools are increasingly important as users integrate these services into their daily personal and professional lives.
AI ChatGPT Hidden code suggests ChatGPT might soon let you lock away your most sensitive chats to keep them safe from prying eyes TechRadar Follow David Nield Sun, August 23, 2026 at 12:30 PM UTC Add us on Google Sun, August 23, 2026 at 12:30 PM UTC When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.
There are signs that locked chats are coming to ChatGPT
They would be hidden from most screens inside the app
It's not clear how they would work in terms of chat memory
OpenAI's ChatGPT AI assistant continues to evolve and improve, and it looks as though the latest upgrade to the app may let you lock your most sensitive cuts behind a PIN code or fingerprint scan, to prevent anyone else from catching a glimpse of them.
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