According to Sam Altman on Twitter, the New York Times recently requested a court order to prevent OpenAI from deleting any user chat data. Altman described this as an inappropriate request that sets a negative precedent for user privacy. OpenAI is appealing the decision and has emphasized its commitment to protecting user privacy as a core principle. This legal conflict highlights the growing tension between regulatory compliance and the protection of sensitive AI-generated user data, raising significant concerns for AI businesses regarding data retention policies, legal exposure, and the trust of enterprise customers (Source: Sam Altman, Twitter, June 6, 2025).