OpenAI's New Privacy Filter Automatically Scrubs Your Personal Info from Documents
OpenAI’s New Privacy Filter Automatically Scrubs Your Personal Info from Documents If you handle documents that contain names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other personal details, you know the constant worry about inadvertently exposing that information when sharing files or using AI tools. In late April 2026, OpenAI released an open-source privacy filter designed to automatically detect and mask such personally identifiable information (PII) before it leaves your control. Here’s what the tool does, how it works, and how you can put it to use. ...