ChatGPT gets 'Lockdown Mode' mode for extra security and privacy

PCWorld reports that OpenAI is launching new security features for ChatGPT, including Lockdown Mode and Elevated Risk labels to combat growing threats. Lockdown Mode restricts external interactions and disables web browsing for high-privacy users, while risk labels clearly mark potentially dangerous features. These updates specifically address prompt injection attacks where malicious prompts attempt to trick the AI into performing harmful actions. OpenAI is launching two new security features in ChatGPT to address growing threats to its AI systems, according to a recent blog post . As AI services increasingly connect to wider parts of the web and more external apps, the risk of so-called "prompt injection attacks" also increases.