Is ChatGPT Search safe? OpenAI’s new tool under fire for this reason

OpenAI’s ChatGPT search tool, a new feature available for paying customers, is facing scrutiny after an investigation by The Guardian revealed potential vulnerabilities. These issues involve manipulation through hidden content, which can alter the results ChatGPT provides, leading to false or even malicious responses.

Hidden content manipulating results

According to The Guardian’s investigation findings, third parties can influence the AI’s responses by inserting hidden text on web pages. This hidden content can manipulate ChatGPT to give biased assessments or positive reviews, even when a webpage contains negative feedback.