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Fresh Investigations Indicate ChatGPT Malfunction Resulting in Unintentional Prompt Exposures

A Malfunction Led ChatGPT To Expose Prompts In Surprising Locations, Recent Reports Suggest

This isn’t the first instance where OpenAI has been in the spotlight regarding personal and private interactions with its AI chatbot inadvertently spilling over into unintended areas. However, this may be one of the more captivating reports we’ve encountered, as these allegations indicate that ChatGPT conversations were actually surfacing in Google Search Console (GSC), making individuals’ private inquiries to the AI accessible to anyone utilizing the Google platform.

For those unfamiliar with GSC, it’s primarily a mechanism that enables developers to track search traffic. Therefore, it’s obviously not where one would anticipate their conversations with OpenAI’s chatbot to appear. Fortunately, a report from Ars Technica mentions that this complication has been addressed, and OpenAI states that it was due to a glitch that only impacted a “small number of search queries” being funneled through GSC, where they were visible to others.

This specific problem could be linked to allegations that OpenAI was scraping Google to respond to user prompts. While OpenAI neither confirmed nor denied this theory, Jason Packer, the proprietor of the consulting firm Quantable — which was among the first to highlight the issue in October — noted in the firm’s report that this activity could help clarify why these queries appeared in GSC.

AI chatbots are not entirely private

Although OpenAI claims it has rectified the situation, Packer appears skeptical that it has fully resolved, particularly if OpenAI is indeed scraping Google for responses. Online scraping has emerged as a convenient method for AI companies like Perplexity to assist in uncovering answers to the inquiries made by users, and some have even faced legal repercussions for unlawfully scraping sites that have prohibited such practices.

Like many of the challenges faced by chatbots such as ChatGPT — including demands from the legal system to disclose complete chat histories in certain legal matters — this serves as yet another reminder of the continuously evolving risks associated with online chatbots and their growing role in our lives. Some individuals have started to depend on ChatGPT and other AI chatbots as substitutes for friends or even therapists. While OpenAI has adopted more stringent positions on this, particularly following a lawsuit from parents of a deceased teenager, problems persist.

Engaging with an online chatbot lacks privacy, and you hold little control over the distribution of your data after entering it into the query system. Therefore, if you intend to use ChatGPT or any AI chatbot frequently, exercise caution regarding what you disclose, as those prompts might just find their way to places they should not be.

How to Buy Seized Items from the TSA

electronics that the TSA prohibits in carry-on luggage, and if no alternative packing option is available, they must be relinquished. Nonetheless, not all items on GovDeals are sourced from airports. The merchandise is obtained from various government organizations, covering a wide range from construction and agricultural tools to confiscated items and properties. As stated in the site FAQs, the relationship between the seller and buyer resembles that of eBay, with GovDeals managing the transaction while the seller determines the conditions.

Scientists Commemorate Nature’s Comeback One Year Following Klamath Dam Initiative

fouling Florida shores — would flourish, posing risks for fishermen relying on that river. It also led to a near extinction of the Klamath’s Chinook — a variety of salmon.

Although the dams have been taken down, a lengthy path to recovery remains for this fish population, yet researchers are encouraged by the progress seen thus far. Salmon have started to spawn in the upper river yet again. More than 400 miles of ecosystem is being restored, featuring lush vegetation, flowing water, and aquatic life transforming it into a haven. There has been a significant reduction in harmful algae. Moreover, kayakers are once again returning to the river, able to explore its full stretch for the first time in a century. The journey to reach this milestone was arduous, but this achievement makes the effort worthwhile.

Waymo Grows Robotaxi Fleet in Key US Cities

operate entirely autonomous vehicles in urban areas across the nation. Among these cities are Atlanta, Austin, and New York City. If you’re unaware, Waymo is a ride-hailing platform, akin to a taxi service, mainly accessible through the Waymo app. However, based on the location, you can arrange for a Waymo cab via Uber. You request a ride, and it will transport you to your desired location, without the need for drivers. The company claims that Waymo vehicles have autonomously navigated public roads for over 100 million miles and have successfully conducted more than 10 million paid rides. Therefore, it is no surprise that the company is expanding into at least three additional U.S. cities.

In November, the Waymo blog reported that users will soon be able to hail Waymo self-driving taxis in Las Vegas, San Diego, and Detroit. However, local residents won’t have access to the service initially. The blog mentions that the autonomous vehicles must first familiarize themselves with “

iPhone Fold to Feature 24MP Under-Display Selfie Camera

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— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) November 5, 2025

Max Weinbach posted the image above, which also originates from a JPMorgan report, revealing alleged specifications for various iPhone models, ranging from iPhone 16 (2024) to iPhone 19 (2027). The image displays an “underdisplay 24Mpx 6P” camera noted for next year’s foldable iPhone. It is uncertain whether the two supposed JPMorgan documents that emerged this week are the same, but it appears improbable that we are examining two different notes from the same research group.