ChatGPT's background conversations auto-created an 'Abuse Confession' chat without user's knowledge
lisak40 · reddit · 2026-09-16
A Reddit user enabled ChatGPT's 'Start with Voice' and 'Background Conversations' options, never used them, and later found the app had autonomously created a standalone chat titled 'Abuse Confession' about a single instance of spanking a child years ago. The user worries it could trigger a report to authorities. The incident highlights unexpected autonomous behavior and privacy concerns in ChatGPT's background conversation feature.
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