OpenAI is facing a court order to preserve all ChatGPT user logs, including deleted and sensitive chats. News organizations sued over copyright claims accused OpenAI of destroying evidence. OpenAI explained in a court filing that it was rushed to preserve data based only on a hunch and now the order prevents respecting users' privacy decisions. The court order came after news organizations' concern about people using ChatGPT to skirt paywalls. OpenAI argues the order is premature and risks breaching its own privacy agreements and global privacy regulations. It also claims there is no evidence of intentional data deletion. Users panicked over the order as it affects their privacy and they recommended using alternative tools. The judge justified the broad order due to the claim of significant deleted conversations. Spokespersons for OpenAI and The New York Times declined to comment.