OpenAI has launched Lockdown Mode to combat prompt injection attacks, a security feature designed for users handling sensitive data. This mode restricts live web browsing and image retrieval from the internet, aiming to prevent data exfiltration by limiting outbound network requests. It is available to eligible personal and business accounts.

Originally restricted to enterprise executives and security teams, OpenAI is now expanding its Lockdown Mode to all ChatGPT users worldwide.

OpenAI has launched Lockdown Mode, an optional feature aimed at safeguarding users from prompt injection attacks, a growing threat targeting conversational AI systems.