Is ChatGPT dots safe?

• What data can ChatGPT dots access?

  Uses the plugins you connect in ChatGPT (shared with ChatGPT, Work and Codex) within granted permissions, plus optional local computer access once you connect your computer and grant the ChatGPT app camera, microphone or screen permission. Proactive research can read permitted connected sources and save private notes, but cannot send messages, change content through plugins, or control a browser or computer. Manage plugins in the Plugins tab; disconnecting does not delete what the dot already learned. help.openai.com · checked Oct 23

• Does ChatGPT dots ask before sending, buying or deleting?

  Yes

  Changing a password or transferring money requires you to take over; deleting data or installing software may need approval each time… Full quote

  Changing a password or transferring money requires you to take over; deleting data or installing software may need approval each time; Auto-review checks actions first.

  help.openai.com · checked Oct 23

• Can ChatGPT dots see my passwords?

  No Secure sign-in and saved passwords are kept out of the model's context; passwords you paste into chat or documents are not covered. openai.com · checked Oct 23

• Does ChatGPT dots use my data to train AI models?

  Yes, unless you opt out

  Personal plans: controlled by "Improve the model for everyone" (on by default per Data controls). Full quote

  Personal plans: controlled by "Improve the model for everyone" (on by default per Data controls). Business/Enterprise/Edu not used by default. Not trained directly on proactive research notes.

  help.openai.com · checked Oct 23

• Where does ChatGPT dots run, and is it isolated?

  Each dot has its own sandboxed cloud computer (Linux + Chrome), isolated from other users; your computer stays separate unless you connect it. openai.com · checked Oct 23

• How long does ChatGPT dots keep my data?

  A dot keeps context from conversations and plugins for as long as you keep it; you cannot view or delete individual dot memories, only delete the whole dot. Files, Codex threads and chats it created are stored separately and are not deleted with it. help.openai.com · checked Oct 23

• Human review of dot activity may occur in limited cases, including safety, even with model improvement turned off. help.openai.com · checked Oct 23
• Safety monitoring can pause or stop a dot's work if it detects a concern. openai.com · checked Oct 23

How do I reset or delete my dot and start again?

Open your dot's profile, select the more options menu (•••), then Reset and confirm. Reset deletes the dot with its conversations, saved memories and scheduled tasks. You then return to a new ChatGPT chat and can create a new dot in the mobile app, desktop app or desktop web. help.openai.com · checked Oct 23

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1. help.openai.com/en/articles/20001529-dots-privacy-security-and-safety-faqs
2. openai.com/index/how-we-build-safety-security-and-privacy-into-dots/
3. openai.com/index/introducing-dots/
4. help.openai.com/en/articles/20001530-getting-started-with-your-dot