Does ChatGPT train AI on your data?
Yes
“Chats may be reviewed and used to improve our AI models.”
From ChatGPT's pages, checked Oct 28, 2026.
The rest of the data policy
Data retention
Not stated
Where data is stored
Not stated
Security and compliance
None stated
Similar tools that say they don't train on your data
Microsoft Recall“Recall does not share snapshots or associated data with Microsoft or third parties, nor is it shared between different Windows users on the same device.”
Screenpipe“does not use it to train AI or machine learning models”
ChatGPT and your data: common questions
Does ChatGPT use my data to train AI?
Yes. ChatGPT's policy says: "Chats may be reviewed and used to improve our AI models." (checked Oct 28, 2026).
Which ai chatbots tools don't train on your data?
Among the closest alternatives, Microsoft Recall, Screenpipe say in their policies that they don't use customer content for training.
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