28/03/2023
OpenAI, the AI unicorn behind ChatGPT, recently experienced its first major data leak. A bug in an open-source library enabled some users to view titles and possibly the first messages of other users’ chat history. OpenAI took ChatGPT offline and discovered that the bug also exposed some users’ payment information. During a nine-hour window on March 20, another ChatGPT user may have inadvertently seen affected customers’ billing information. OpenAI attributed the leak to a caching bug in the Redis client open-source library, redis-py. The company is confident there is no ongoing risk to users’ data and has taken steps to improve its systems.
In response to the incident, OpenAI also stated that it would be conducting a thorough review of its security measures and protocols to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The company emphasised that it takes the privacy and security of its users' data very seriously and is committed to maintaining their trust.
The incident highlights the potential risks and challenges associated with using AI-powered conversational tools and underscores the need for robust security measures and protocols to protect users' data. As the use of such tools continues to grow, it will be important for companies to prioritise privacy and security and take steps to ensure that their users' data is protected.
Overall, the ChatGPT data leak serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining strong security measures and being vigilant against potential vulnerabilities, particularly in the rapidly-evolving world of AI and machine learning.
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Source: Information Age