OpenAI has recently released successive updates for ChatGPT Free and Plus users get more control over their data. The update gives users more control over their conversation history and adds a new "Ad Hoc Chat" feature.
Previously, users who chose not to contribute conversation data to train the model were unable to access their chat history. The latest update removes this restriction, and users can now access their chat history to review past interactions with ChatGPT regardless of whether they chose to contribute data or not, and OpenAI assures users that their previous choice not to contribute data remains valid.
This update is now live on the ChatGPT web version, with a mobile version coming soon.
To fulfill the need for privacy, OpenAI introduces the "Ad Hoc Chat" feature. With this feature, users can have a one-time conversation with ChatGPT that is not saved in the chat history. This feature is ideal for conversations that involve sensitive topics, or when you don't want to leave a record of the interaction.
This update provides users with more control over their data and improves the ChatGPT experience, as OpenAI moves toward a more user-centric approach by opening up access to chat history, honoring users' choices not to contribute data, and introducing "ad-hoc" chats.