Toggling off 'Improve Model for Everyone' doesn't stop OpenAI training on your chats

PsychicorAI · reddit · 2026-09-10

A Reddit user details that OpenAI's visible 'Improve Model for Everyone' toggle doesn't actually opt you out of training. You must go to Settings → Data Controls → 'Learn more' → Privacy Portal → 'Do not train on my data', submit your country of residence — and OpenAI still reserves discretion over whether to honor the request.

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