OpenAI Lockdown Mode: Protects Sensitive Data from AI Attacks

OpenAI has launched a new security feature called Lockdown Mode. This mode is designed to protect users handling sensitive information from prompt injection attacks. Here's the thing: Lockdown Mode restricts live web browsing and image retrieval from the internet. This helps prevent data from leaving the system by limiting outbound network requests. What's interesting is that when enabled, ChatGPT can only access cached web content, and image display from the internet is turned off. Deep Research and Agent Mode are also unavailable. This feature is rolling out to eligible personal accounts, including Free, Go, Plus, and Pro users, as well as self-serve ChatGPT Business accounts. The bottom line: Prompt injection is like phishing for AI, trying to trick the system into revealing data. This new mode helps protect your information from such attacks.