ChatGPT's private chats leaked on Google! How did this data scandal happen, what did OpenAI CEO and users say now?

August 03, 2025 ABP Live

ChatGPT: In today's digital age, ChatGPT has become as important to people as the internet. Many users consider it not just an AI tool, but a friend with whom they can share their heart without hesitation. Whether it's fights with girlfriends, career conflicts, weird 2 a.m. thoughts in sleep, or a question that's hard to ask anyone else, ChatGPT always listens without judging. But imagine, if these very private chats of yours suddenly become public on Google? Can the whole world read them? One such shocking case has come to light.

Google search shows ChatGPT personal chats

How did the data leak?

OpenAI has a " in ChatGPT Share" There was a button through which users could create a link to their conversation and share it with others. There was an option during the process." Make this chat discoverable" When turned on, the chat started appearing in search engines like Google. Many users turned it on without understanding it, they felt it was necessary to share this chat with friends. As a result, about 4,500 chats became public on Google, many of which were highly private><. OpenAI answer

OpenAI immediately responded to the matter after the whole matter came to light." discoverable" Option removed. A company spokesperson said that it was a small experiment that later led to a misunderstanding. The ChatGPT FAQ now clearly states that no shared chat is public unless the user intentionally makes it discoverable.

what do users do now?

Open

ChatGPT and go to Settings.

Select

Data Control.

Shared Links.

will show all your shared chats, you can delete any links you want to remove.

ChatGPT does not have legal privacy

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