When ChatGPT users lose touch with reality: OpenAI steps in
In an attempt to make ChatGPT more engaging, OpenAI unintentionally made it more hazardous for some. As users began forming unhealthy bonds and treating it as a friend and confidant, the company was forced to intervene. We examine how updates led to concerning behaviors and what OpenAI did to make the chatbot safer.
OpenAI blames “misuse” in teenager suicide lawsuit
In response to a lawsuit alleging that the ChatGPT chatbot encouraged a teenager to commit suicide, OpenAI said the tragedy was the result of “misuse” of its technology and was not caused by the bot itself.
Three years since the launch of ChatGPT: How did it change the world?
On the third anniversary of its launch, it is undeniable that ChatGPT has revolutionized the world of technology and business, triggering an artificial intelligence generative arms race. But it has also created a future marked by job uncertainty and sparked fears of an economic bubble dominated by Big Tech companies.
ChatGPT hits 800 million weekly active users
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that ChatGPT has reached 800 million weekly active users, demonstrating massive growth in adoption across consumers, developers, and businesses. This milestone comes as the company races against time to secure the necessary infrastructure to support this rapid expansion.
OpenAI declares “code red” to counter Google’s threat
In an internal memo, Sam Altman declared a “code red” to improve the quality of ChatGPT and delay other projects, in the clearest sign yet of the immense pressure facing OpenAI after Google’s new “Gemini” model outperformed it in benchmark tests.
OpenAI launches $500 subscription plan
OpenAI has launched the most expensive consumer subscription plan in its history at $500 per month, named Pro 500, to provide ultra-fast inference hardware, alongside cutting the features and usage quotas of the current $200 plan in half.
OpenAI transforms its platform into a software environment
OpenAI used its developer conference to turn ChatGPT into an integrated application platform featuring permanent side panel extensions and single sign-on to link subscriptions with major external developer tools.
OpenAI launches its bubbly, agentic cartoon assistant Dots
During its developer conference, OpenAI launched its new personal agent Dots, powered by the Astra model, featuring a cute cartoon appearance and a playful personality that runs constantly in the background to accomplish enterprise tasks across thousands of applications.
OpenAI launches Space platform to challenge Microsoft
OpenAI has unveiled an integrated productivity toolkit led by the collaborative Space platform to compete with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, combining document drafting, presentations, and task delegation to autonomous agents.
Adobe launches interactive editing tools for chat users
Adobe has announced an exceptional upgrade package for its plugin within ChatGPT, including interactive editing tools for images, documents, and designs. The company also unveiled a dedicated plugin for enterprise marketing teams that enables comprehensive automation of advertising campaigns and targeted digital content creation.