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OpenAI’s Double Trouble: ChatGPT Security Flaws and Internal Hacker Drama Exposed

OpenAI’s Mac ChatGPT app was caught storing chats in plain text, leading to a scramble for encryption. Meanwhile, a whistleblower claims internal security flaws could be ripe for foreign exploitation. Looks like OpenAI’s cybersecurity strategy could use a little AI assistance itself!

Hot Take:

Looks like the ChatGPT Mac app was trying to play peek-a-boo with your conversations. Meanwhile, OpenAI’s data security might be as solid as a wet paper bag. Time to send in the cyber janitors!

Key Points:

  • OpenAI’s Mac ChatGPT app was found to store user conversations in plain text.
  • Swift developer Pedro José Pereira Vieito discovered the security flaw.
  • The app isn’t available on the App Store, bypassing Apple’s sandboxing requirements.
  • OpenAI faced a 2023 hack, exposing internal messaging systems.
  • Whistleblower Leopold Aschenbrenner raised concerns but was later fired, allegedly for unrelated issues.

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