OpenAI cuts off Mixpanel after analytics data breach exposes developer metadata
Summary
A TechCrunch investigation into a poorly disclosed data breach at analytics provider Mixpanel reveals that OpenAI’s developer‑facing sites were among those affected, with stolen data including developer names, email addresses, approximate locations and device information. OpenAI says no ChatGPT conversation content was involved but has terminated its use of Mixpanel, highlighting the privacy and security risks AI companies face when relying on third‑party analytics tools that aggregate large volumes of behavioral data.
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