ChatGPT might soon let you lock your most sensitive chats behind a PIN or fingerprint scan, hidden code suggests

Date:
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000

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There are signs in the latest version of the ChatGPT Android app that the AI assistant will soon offer an extra security feature.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter There are signs that locked chats are coming to ChatGPT They would be hidden from most screens inside the app It's not clear how they would work in terms of chat memory OpenAI's ChatGPT AI assistant continues to evolve and improve, and it looks as though the latest upgrade to the app may let you lock your most sensitive cuts
behind a PIN code or fingerprint scan, to prevent anyone else from catching a glimpse of them.

This is based on hidden, not-yet-active code found in the latest version of ChatGPT for Android, spotted by Android Authority . There are references to "locked chats" and the ability to "protect chats" from prying eyes. "Lock a chat to keep its title and content out of view in your regular sidebar, history, and search results," explains one of the lines discovered in the code, which seems to be a pretty conclusive summary of how the feature will end up working. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

ChatGPT already offers temporary chats for those conversations that are more personal and sensitive, and they're instantly forgotten when you close them, disappearing from your ChatGPT account. These locked chats appear to be a little more permanent. Keep it secret You can already make use of temporary chats in ChatGPT (Image credit: Future) There remain some questions about how locked chats might interact with the memory and recall features of ChatGPT. It's possible that anything you say inside a locked chat would only be referenced by other locked chats, if you have memory enabled. You may like I pushed ChatGPT toward its hidden chat limit here's what happened I found a hidden ChatGPT setting that changes how hard the AI thinks Gemini warned me humans might review my chats but opting out hurts

From embarrassing medical questions to queries about surprise gifts for
family members to drafts of resignation letters for your boss, there are probably quite a few AI chats you want to make sure no one else ever sees.

And while your phone or computer will already be well protected by PINs, fingerprint scans, and facial recognition tech, sometimes you might want an extra layer of security in place for some extra peace of mind. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

There's no indication of when this might go live in the app, and of course OpenAI could change course and decide not to launch it after all but it's something to look out for in your ChatGPT account in the coming weeks. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. The best laptops for all budgets
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