OpenAI is rolling out Lockdown Mode for eligible ChatGPT personal and Business accounts to reduce data exfiltration risks from prompt injection attacks. The feature limits web and external-service access by disabling tools like live browsing, image retrieval, deep research, Agent mode, Canvas networking, and file downloads. #OpenAI #ChatGPT #LockdownMode #PromptInjection
Keypoints
- Lockdown Mode is an optional advanced security setting for ChatGPT.
- It is designed to reduce data exfiltration from prompt injection attacks.
- The mode limits outbound network requests and external-service connections.
- It disables features such as live browsing, image support, deep research, Agent mode, Canvas networking, and file downloads.
- OpenAI also added session management tools to help users review and log out of active sessions.
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