ChatGPT users are facing significant privacy risks as conversations shared via the AI's "shared link" feature appear in Google search results. This feature, initially intended for collaboration, can unintentionally expose sensitive information when shared links are indexed by search engines. Cybernews reveals that a simple search can uncover numerous conversations containing personal details and controversial topics. Users have expressed shock at discovering sensitive materials they unwittingly shared, while researchers caution that this public exposure could lead to malicious uses, such as harassment or doxxing. OpenAI's CISO has announced a response to the issue.
Conversations shared through ChatGPT's "shared link" feature have begun appearing in Google search results, exposing sensitive user content to public access.
The shared link feature was meant for collaboration, but the indexed URLs can reveal personal information, including names, emails, and illicit content.
Users raised alarms on social media about discovering sensitive data, including legal identities and private conversations shared without awareness of their public accessibility.
Researchers warned that indexed conversations could be exploited for harassment or doxxing, particularly when containing controversial content or personally identifiable data.
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