OpenAI no longer has to preserve all of its ChatGPT data, with some exceptions

OpenAI has been relieved of the obligation to indefinitely preserve all of its ChatGPT data, as per a new court order. The case was initiated by the New York Times, which sued OpenAI for copyright infringement, alleging that the AI company used the news outlet's content to train its models without proper compensation. While the previous court order had required OpenAI to retain all of its chat logs, the latest decision terminates this obligation, with some exceptions. OpenAI is still required to preserve any chat logs already saved under the previous order, as well as data related to ChatGPT accounts flagged by the New York Times. The judge also allowed the news outlet to expand the number of flagged users as it continues to investigate the matter. The decision marks a shift in the legal battle, as OpenAI had argued that the preservation order was an "overreach" and threatened user privacy. The latest ruling aims to balance the needs of the ongoing investigation with the concerns raised by the AI company.