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Untangling OpenAI's ChatGPT Work: Cloud vs. Desktop Data
Originally published on Simon Willison's Weblog by Simon Willison
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Summary & Key Takeaways
- OpenAI attempted to clarify data handling for ChatGPT Work.
- The clarification addresses how cloud and desktop conversations interact.
- Cloud Work conversations do not appear in desktop Work at launch.
- Desktop Work threads and local files remain on the local computer.
- This distinction impacts user expectations regarding data privacy and access.
Our Commentary
We're always watching how these AI giants communicate. This particular clarification from OpenAI feels... well, it feels like they're trying to untangle a knot they tied themselves. I genuinely wonder if the average user grasps these nuances. It's a lot of detail to parse for something that should ideally be seamless. There's a slight unease when data boundaries aren't crystal clear from the get-go. It makes you question the underlying architecture.
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