OpenAI Adds Locked Chats to ChatGPT and Acquires Orchestra Bio to Strengthen Life Sciences AI
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OpenAI has introduced a new 'Locked Chats' feature for ChatGPT, allowing users to protect sensitive conversations with a four-digit PIN or biometric authentication. This functionality enables users to revisit locked discussions without them appearing in standard search results or mixing with regular memory settings, though it does not offer end-to-end encryption. Simultaneously, the company acquired Orchestra Bio, a startup specializing in AI agents for biotech operations such as drug discovery and clinical trial management. The acquisition aims to bolster OpenAI's life sciences initiatives by integrating Orchestra’s technology into its Rosalind model and Workbench platform. Notable customers of the Rosalind system include major pharmaceutical firms like Moderna and Novo Nordisk. This move highlights a broader industry trend where leading AI labs are acquiring specialized software tools rather than displacing startups in key sectors. While the privacy feature addresses specific user concerns about device sharing, it does not resolve broader data storage issues. These developments underscore OpenAI's strategy to expand its influence in both consumer privacy and enterprise-level scientific research.
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