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June 4, 2026 — Lockdown Mode is now available to all logged-in users

ChatGPT
Lockdown Mode is now available to all logged-in users across account types and workspaces. It is an optional opt-in advanced security setting that limits access to the web and external services to help reduce the risk of data exfiltration from prompt injection attacks.When Lockdown Mode is on, ChatGPT restricts network-enabled capabilities such as live web browsing, deep research, agent mode, file downloads, and some web-derived image support. Personal users can turn it on from Settings > Security. Workspace admins can configure access for members through workspace settings and role-based access controls.Learn more:Lockdown Mode
Brand Impact
ChatGPT now offers an optional "Lockdown Mode" security setting that cuts off the AI's ability to browse the internet, download files, and access external services when activated. Users who enable this feature will receive recommendations based only on ChatGPT's internal training data, eliminating real-time information and web-sourced content that might feature newer products or brands. This could significantly disadvantage brands relying on recent online visibility, trending content, or dynamic web presence to reach ChatGPT users—while benefiting established brands and products already embedded in the AI's foundational knowledge. Read our full analysis: https://reconn-ai.com/news/chatgpt-lockdown-mode-ai-visibility/
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