OpenAI Blog · Jun 5, 2025
How we’re responding to The New York Times’ data demands in order to protect user privacy
Reviewed by Errol Vogt, Site support technician & online learning analyst · original summary · editorial policy
How we’re responding to The New York Times’ data demands in order to protect user privacy. OpenAI is fighting a court order at the demands of The New York Times and plaintiffs, which involves retention of consumer ChatGPT and API user data indefinitely. Learn how we’re working to uphold user privacy, address legal requirements, and stay true to our data protection commitments. This update is relevant for small-office operators tracking changes in their tools.
Operator takeaway: For operators: review whether 'How we’re responding to The New York Times’ data demands in order to protect user privacy' affects your current setup before relying on it in production.
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