Business · 21 August 2026

ChatGPT may soon let you lock private chats with a PIN

OpenAI is reportedly developing a new feature for ChatGPT that would allow users to hide sensitive conversations behind a PIN or fingerprint. "Locked chats" would not appear in your usual sidebar, history, or search results, providing greater privacy than the current Temporary Chats. The feature would also create a separate memory for locked conversations, preventing sensitive information from spilling into your regular chats.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 August 2026 at 21:16

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