OpenAI appears to have silently re-enabled model training on Codex chat histories, sparking concern among companies wary of IP leaks. Users report the "Improve the model for everyone" setting was toggled back on without notice. The setting can be managed at chatgpt.com/settings/data-controls or privacy.openai.com/policies.
This follows prior discussions on Hacker News and similar incidents with other AI providers reverting opt-out preferences. Companies previously cautious about data sharing are re-evaluating the risks of using remote black-box AI services for sensitive code development.
Source: Hacker News · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing