User reports ChatGPT appears to be probing their local network
Angaisb_ · x · 2026-10-10
User Angaisb posted a screenshot suggesting ChatGPT may be attempting to access their local network, while cautioning they aren't "100% sure" of the intent. Desktop AI apps' local network behavior touches on privacy and security boundaries — OpenAI's desktop app has previously sparked controversy over autonomous file actions. Details are thin and intent unverified, but it's a notable user-side security observation worth watching.
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