OpenAI's New GPT Store May Carry Data Security Risks

The article examines security and privacy risks introduced by OpenAI’s new GPT Store, warning that third-party GPTs—particularly those using external APIs—could collect sensitive user data outside OpenAI’s protections and potentially misuse it. Experts note that the familiar ChatGPT interface may mask data flows to unvetted providers, while monetization incentives could encourage deceptive or addictive apps. Although OpenAI states it has human and automated reviews and user reporting, concerns remain about lightweight verification and the potential for malicious or poorly secured bots; a potential upside is improved discoverability of higher-quality apps compared to existing third-party offerings.