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OpenAI is revising its API policy in response to feedback from users regarding its data usage practices. by Alisa Davidson
Additionally, a new 30-day data retention policy for API users is being introduced by the company.
They are also clarifying their terms regarding data ownership, emphasizing that users retain control over both their input and output data.

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As of today, OpenAI is updating its policy for developers, aiming to alleviate frustrations from both developers and users. The company now states it won't use API-submitted data for 'service enhancements' unless a client or organization specifically opts in. They are also adopting a 30-day retention policy for the data that API users generate, with the possibility of stricter retention based on user preferences while clarifying terms to ensure users understand they possess ownership of their data. by With the launch of the ChatGPT and Whisper APIs this morning, Greg Brockman, OpenAI's president and chair, remarked that not all these revisions are new—users of OpenAI APIs have always owned their input and output data, which can be text or images, among others. However,
the surrounding discourse on generative AI and client feedback led to a reevaluation of the company's policies regarding data ownership. Alisa Davidson After receiving a multibillion-dollar investment from Microsoft, OpenAI faces increasing pressure to generate profits. Currently, it anticipates $200 million in profits for 2023, which is only a small fraction of the investment received. OpenAI plans to overhaul its existing pre-launch review process and shift towards a largely automated system. A spokesperson indicated that this decision is due to the fact that 'the vast majority of apps were greenlit during the review phase,' and the company’s monitoring capacity has dramatically enhanced since last year.
The spokesperson explained, 'What's shifted is our approach: we have transitioned from a pre-approval system prone to long wait times for developers to a post-implementation detection model. This allows us to identify and take action against any problematic applications through active monitoring.' Now that the review load is lighter, the automated system could be beneficial; in theory, it allows OpenAI to provide quicker approvals for developers and their apps.
Brockman emphasized in a video interview that 'one of our foremost objectives has been to foster an accommodating environment for developers.' He remarked, 'We aspire to build a platform that can be utilized by businesses.' April 25, 2025 Know More
Developers have expressed ongoing concerns regarding OpenAI's data handling protocols, citing potential privacy threats and the exploitation of their data. In one of its own FAQ sections, OpenAI cautions against sharing extremely sensitive information while using ChatGPT since it 'cannot erase all user prompts from history.' OpenAI is eager to expand the attractiveness and scalability of its platform. They also emphasize the importance of not submitting sensitive data for training while providing users with expanded options to retain their information. Know More In light of user backlash, OpenAI has revised its policy so that customer data will no longer be the default for model training.
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