OpenAI has removed a ChatGPT feature allowing public sharing of conversations after it was discovered that thousands of chats, some containing sensitive information, were indexed by Google. Users unknowingly exposed personal data via the "Make Link Discoverable" option. OpenAI is working with Google to de-index these chats. The incident highlights privacy concerns surrounding AI tools and underscores the need for users to carefully consider what information they share.

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