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Why it matters
ChatGPT adds a way to lock individual chats
TechCrunch ChatGPT now lets you lock your chats
OpenAI added a feature to ChatGPT that lets users lock chats so others using their device cannot open private conversations.
Why it matters
You can keep personal chats private when you hand your phone or computer to someone else to show them something.
Latest brief · Oct 21, 2026