{"id":660,"date":"2025-06-20T23:54:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T23:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/660\/"},"modified":"2025-06-20T23:54:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T23:54:17","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-ai-powered-chatbot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/660\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI\u2019s ChatGPT <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/06\/04\/chatgpt-introduces-meeting-recording-and-connectors-for-google-drive-box-and-more\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:now offers new funtions for business users;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">now offers new funtions for business users<\/a>, including integrations with various cloud services, meeting recordings, and MCP connection support for connecting to tools for in-depth research. The feature enables ChatGPT to retrieve information across users\u2019 own services to answer their questions. For instance, an analyst could use the company\u2019s slide deck and documents to develop an investment thesis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/05\/21\/jony-ive-to-lead-openais-design-work-following-6-5b-acquisition-of-his-company\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:plans to purchase Jony Ive\u2019s devices startup io;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">plans to purchase Jony Ive\u2019s devices startup io<\/a> for $6.4 billion. Sarah Friar, CFO of OpenAI, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/05\/22\/openai-cfo-says-ai-hardware-boost-chatgpt-in-new-era-of-computing-.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:thinks that the hardware will significantly enhance;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">thinks that the hardware will significantly enhance<\/a> ChatGPT and broaden OpenAI\u2019s reach to a larger audience in the future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/05\/16\/openai-launches-codex-an-ai-coding-agent-in-chatgpt\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:has introduced its AI coding agent, Codex,;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">has introduced its AI coding agent, Codex,<\/a> powered by codex-1, a version of <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2024\/12\/20\/openai-announces-new-o3-model\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:its o3 AI reasoning model;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">its o3 AI reasoning model<\/a> designed for software engineering tasks. OpenAI says codex-1 generates more precise and \u201ccleaner\u201d code than o3. The coding agent may take anywhere from one to 30 minutes to complete tasks such as writing simple features, fixing bugs, answering questions about your codebase, and running tests.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, said during a recent AI event hosted by VC firm Sequoia that <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/05\/15\/sam-altmans-goal-for-chatgpt-to-remember-your-whole-life-is-both-exciting-and-disturbing\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:he wants ChatGPT to record and remember every detail of a person\u2019s life;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">he wants ChatGPT to record and remember every detail of a person\u2019s life<\/a> when one attendee asked about how ChatGPT can become more personalized.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI said in <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/OpenAI\/status\/1922707554745909391\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:a post on X;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">a post on X<\/a> that it <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/05\/14\/openai-brings-its-gpt-4-1-models-to-chatgpt\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:has launched its GPT-4.1 and GPT4.1 mini AI;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">has launched its GPT-4.1 and GPT4.1 mini AI<\/a> models in ChagGPT.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/05\/08\/chatgpts-deep-research-tool-gets-a-github-connector-to-answer-questions-about-code\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:has launched a new feature;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">has launched a new feature<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/04\/24\/openai-rolls-out-a-lightweight-version-of-its-chatgpt-deep-research-tool\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ChatGPT deep research;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">ChatGPT deep research<\/a> to analyze code repositories on GitHub. The ChatGPT deep research feature is in beta and lets developers connect with GitHub to ask questions about codebases and engineering documents. The connector will soon be available for ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team users, with support for Enterprise and Education coming shortly, per an OpenAI spokesperson.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">After introducing <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/02\/06\/openai-launches-data-residency-in-europe\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:a data residency program in Europe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">a data residency program in Europe<\/a> in February, <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/05\/08\/openai-launches-a-data-residency-program-in-asia\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:OpenAI has now launched;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">OpenAI has now launched<\/a> a similar program <a href=\"https:\/\/openai.com\/index\/introducing-data-residency-in-asia\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:in Asian countries;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">in Asian countries<\/a> including India, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea. The new program will be accessible to users of ChatGPT Enterprise, ChatGPT Edu, and API. It will help organizations in Asia meet their local data sovereignty requirements when using OpenAI\u2019s products.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/05\/07\/openai-wants-to-team-up-with-governments-to-grow-ai-infrastructure\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:OpenAI is unveiling a program;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">OpenAI is unveiling a program<\/a> called <a href=\"https:\/\/openai.com\/global-affairs\/openai-for-countries\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:OpenAI for Countries;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">OpenAI for Countries<\/a>, which aims to develop the necessary local infrastructure to serve international AI clients better. The AI startup will work with governments to assist with increasing data center capacity and customizing OpenAI\u2019s products to meet specific language and local needs. OpenAI for Countries is part of efforts to support the company\u2019s expansion of its AI data center Project Stargate to new locations outside the U.S., per <a href=\"https:\/\/archive.is\/20250507101501\/https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-05-07\/openai-aims-to-help-more-countries-build-out-ai-infrastructure#selection-1599.220-1599.338\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Bloomberg;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Bloomberg<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI <a href=\"https:\/\/openai.com\/index\/expanding-on-sycophancy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:has announced;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">has announced<\/a> its plan to<a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/05\/02\/openai-pledges-to-make-changes-to-prevent-future-chatgpt-sycophancy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:make changes to its procedures for updating the AI models;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"> make changes to its procedures for updating the AI models<\/a> that power ChatGPT, <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/04\/29\/openai-explains-why-chatgpt-became-too-sycophantic\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:following an update;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">following an update<\/a> that caused the platform to become <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/04\/29\/openai-rolls-back-update-that-made-chatgpt-too-sycophant-y\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:overly sycophantic;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">overly sycophantic<\/a> for many users.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI <a href=\"https:\/\/openai.com\/index\/sycophancy-in-gpt-4o\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:has released a post;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">has released a post<\/a> on the recent sycophancy issues with the default AI model powering ChatGPT, GPT-4o, leading the company to revert an update to the model released last week. CEO Sam Altman acknowledged the issue on Sunday and confirmed two days later that the <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/sama\/status\/1917291637962858735\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:GPT-4o update was being rolled back;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">GPT-4o update was being rolled back<\/a>. OpenAI is working on \u201cadditional fixes\u201d to the model\u2019s personality. Over the weekend, users on social media criticized the new model for making ChatGPT too validating and agreeable. It became a popular meme fast.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">An issue within OpenAI\u2019s ChatGPT enabled the chatbot to create graphic erotic content for accounts registered by users under the age of 18, as demonstrated by <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/04\/28\/openai-is-fixing-a-bug-that-allowed-minors-to-generate-erotic-conversations\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:TechCrunch\u2019s testing;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">TechCrunch\u2019s testing<\/a>, a fact later confirmed by OpenAI. \u201cProtecting younger users is a top priority, and our Model Spec, which guides model behavior, clearly restricts sensitive content like erotica to narrow contexts such as scientific, historical, or news reporting,\u201d a spokesperson told TechCrunch via email. \u201cIn this case, a bug allowed responses outside those guidelines, and we are actively deploying a fix to limit these generations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/04\/28\/openai-upgrades-chatgpt-search-with-shopping-features\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:has added a few features to;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">has added a few features to<\/a> its <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/04\/21\/chatgpt-search-is-growing-quickly-in-europe-openai-data-suggests\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ChatGPT search;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">ChatGPT search<\/a>, its web search tool in ChatGPT, to give users an improved online shopping experience. The company says people can ask super-specific questions using natural language and receive customized results. The chatbot provides recommendations, images, and reviews of products in various categories such as fashion, beauty, home goods, and electronics.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI leaders have been talking about allowing the open model to link up with OpenAI\u2019s cloud-hosted models to improve its ability to respond to intricate questions, <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/04\/24\/openai-wants-its-open-ai-model-to-call-models-in-the-cloud-for-help\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:two sources familiar with the situation told TechCrunch;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">two sources familiar with the situation told TechCrunch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/04\/23\/openai-seeks-to-make-its-upcoming-open-ai-model-best-in-class\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:is preparing to launch an AI system;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">is preparing to launch an AI system<\/a> that will be openly accessible, allowing users to download it for free without any API restrictions. Aidan Clark, OpenAI\u2019s VP of research, is spearheading the development of the open model, which is in the very early stages, sources familiar with the situation told TechCrunch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI released a new AI model called GPT-4.1 in mid-April. However, multiple independent tests indicate that the model is less reliable than previous OpenAI releases. The company\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/04\/15\/openai-ships-gpt-4-1-without-a-safety-report\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:skipped that step;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">skipped that step<\/a> \u2014 sending safety cards\u00a0for GPT-4.1 \u2014 claiming in a statement to TechCrunch that \u201cGPT-4.1 is not a frontier model, so there won\u2019t be a separate system card released for it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Questions have been raised regarding OpenAI\u2019s transparency and procedures for testing models after a <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/04\/20\/openais-o3-ai-model-scores-lower-on-a-benchmark-than-the-company-initially-implied\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:difference in benchmark outcomes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">difference in benchmark outcomes<\/a> was detected by first- and third-party benchmark results for the o3 AI model. OpenAI introduced o3 in December, stating that the model could solve approximately 25% of questions on FrontierMath, a difficult math problem set. Epoch AI, the research institute behind FrontierMath, discovered that o3 achieved a score of approximately 10%, which was significantly lower than OpenAI\u2019s top-reported score.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI has launched <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/04\/17\/openai-launches-flex-processing-for-cheaper-slower-ai-tasks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:a new API feature called Flex processing;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">a new API feature called Flex processing<\/a> that allows users to use AI models at a lower cost but with slower response times and occasional resource unavailability. Flex processing is available in beta on the o3 and o4-mini reasoning models for non-production tasks like model evaluations, data enrichment, and asynchronous workloads.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI has rolled out a new system to monitor its <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/04\/16\/openai-launches-a-pair-of-ai-reasoning-models-o3-and-o4-mini\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:AI reasoning models, o3 and o4 mini;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">AI reasoning models, o3 and o4 mini<\/a>, for biological and chemical threats. The system is designed to prevent models from giving advice that could potentially lead to harmful attacks, as stated in <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.openai.com\/pdf\/2221c875-02dc-4789-800b-e7758f3722c1\/o3-and-o4-mini-system-card.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:OpenAI\u2019s safety report;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">OpenAI\u2019s safety report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/04\/16\/openai-launches-a-pair-of-ai-reasoning-models-o3-and-o4-mini\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:has released two new reasoning models;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">has released two new reasoning models<\/a>, o3 and o4 mini, just two days after launching GPT-4.1. The company claims o3 is the most advanced reasoning model it has developed, while o4-mini is said to provide a balance of price, speed, and performance. The new models stand out from previous reasoning models because they can use ChatGPT features like web browsing, coding, and image processing and generation. But <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/04\/18\/openais-new-reasoning-ai-models-hallucinate-more\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:they hallucinate;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">they hallucinate<\/a> more than several of OpenAI\u2019s previous models.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Open AI introduced a new section called \u201clibrary\u201d to make it easier for users to create images on mobile and web platforms, per <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/OpenAI\/status\/1912255254512722102\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:the company\u2019s X post;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">the company\u2019s X post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/04\/15\/openai-says-it-may-adjust-its-safety-requirements-if-a-rival-lab-releases-high-risk-ai\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:OpenAI said on Tuesday;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">OpenAI said on Tuesday<\/a> that it might revise its safety standards if \u201canother frontier AI developer releases a high-risk system without comparable safeguards.\u201d The move shows how commercial AI developers face more pressure to rapidly implement models due to the increased competition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI<a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/04\/15\/openai-is-reportedly-developing-its-own-x-like-social-media-platform\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:is currently in the early stages of developing;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"> is currently in the early stages of developing<\/a> its own social media platform to compete with Elon Musk\u2019s X and Mark Zuckerberg\u2019s Instagram and Threads, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/openai\/648130\/openai-social-network-x-competitor\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:according to The Verge;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">according to The Verge<\/a>. It is unclear whether OpenAI intends to launch the social network as a standalone application or incorporate it into ChatGPT.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/04\/14\/openai-plans-to-wind-down-gpt-4-5-its-largest-ever-ai-model-in-its-api\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:will discontinue its largest AI model, GPT-4.5;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">will discontinue its largest AI model, GPT-4.5<\/a>, from its API even though it was just launched in late February. GPT-4.5 will be available in a research preview for paying customers. Developers can use GPT-4.5 through OpenAI\u2019s API until July 14; then, they will need to switch to GPT-4.1, which was released on April 14.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/04\/14\/openais-new-gpt-4-1-models-focus-on-coding\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:has launched three members of the GPT-4.1 model;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">has launched three members of the GPT-4.1 model<\/a> \u2014 GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and GPT-4.1 nano \u2014 with a specific focus on coding capabilities. It\u2019s accessible via the OpenAI API but not ChatGPT. In the competition to develop advanced programming models, GPT-4.1 will rival AI models such as<a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/04\/04\/gemini-2-5-pro-is-googles-most-expensive-ai-model-yet\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Google\u2019s Gemini 2.5 Pro;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"> Google\u2019s Gemini 2.5 Pro<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/02\/24\/anthropic-launches-a-new-ai-model-that-thinks-as-long-as-you-want\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Anthropic\u2019s Claude 3.7 Sonnet;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Anthropic\u2019s Claude 3.7 Sonnet<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/technology\/artificial-intelligence\/chinas-deepseek-releases-ai-model-upgrade-intensifies-rivalry-with-openai-2025-03-25\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:DeepSeek\u2019s upgraded V3.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">DeepSeek\u2019s upgraded V3.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/04\/11\/openai-is-winding-down-its-gpt-4-ai-model-in-chatgpt\/?utm_campaign=tc_daily_pm&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--8fvBSiOEbUZNasLbhGJ0VM1LKcq4APhq67yc77gvL-elDZOVNxH7-m9-sZDvbho6fid1xek31ippF5IIdF2Bso1CIE76Pjl2xVGoJfNNdmBZH1ok&amp;_hsmi=356362607&amp;utm_source=tc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:plans to sunset GPT-4;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">plans to sunset GPT-4<\/a>, an AI model introduced more than two years ago, and replace it with GPT-4o, the current default model, <a href=\"https:\/\/help.openai.com\/en\/articles\/6825453-chatgpt-release-notes#h_cbb2e4f019\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:per changelog;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">per changelog<\/a>. It will take effect on April 30. GPT-4 will remain available via OpenAI\u2019s API.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI may launch several new AI models, including GPT-4.1, soon, The Verge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/646458\/openai-gpt-4-1-ai-model\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:reported;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">reported<\/a>, citing anonymous sources. GPT-4.1 would be an update of OpenAI\u2019s GPT-4o, which was released last year. On the list of upcoming models are GPT-4.1 and smaller versions like GPT-4.1 mini and nano, per the report.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/04\/10\/openai-updates-chatgpt-to-reference-your-other-chats\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:started updating ChatGPT;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">started updating ChatGPT<\/a> to enable the chatbot to remember previous conversations with a user and customize its responses based on that context. This feature is rolling out to ChatGPT Pro and Plus users first, excluding those in the U.K., EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">It looks like OpenAI is working on a watermarking feature for images generated using GPT-4o. AI researcher Tibor Blaho <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/btibor91\/status\/1908442874884350110\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:spotted;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">spotted<\/a> a new \u201cImageGen\u201d watermark feature in the new beta of ChatGPT\u2019s Android app. Blaho also found mentions of other tools: \u201cStructured Thoughts,\u201d \u201cReasoning Recap,\u201d \u201cCoT Search Tool,\u201d and \u201cl1239dk1.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI is offering its $20-per-month <a href=\"https:\/\/openai.com\/index\/chatgpt-plus\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ChatGPT Plus;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">ChatGPT Plus<\/a> subscription tier for free to all college students <a href=\"https:\/\/venturebeat.com\/ai\/openai-just-made-chatgpt-plus-free-for-millions-of-college-students-and-its-a-brilliant-competitive-move-against-anthropic\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:in the U.S. and Canada through the end of May;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">in the U.S. and Canada through the end of May<\/a>. The offer will let millions of students use OpenAI\u2019s premium service, which offers access to the company\u2019s GPT-4o model, image generation, voice interaction, and research tools that are not available in the free version.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">More than 130 million users have created over 700 million images since ChatGPT got <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/25\/chatgpts-image-generation-feature-gets-an-upgrade\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:the upgraded image generator;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">the upgraded image generator<\/a> on March 25, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/bradlightcap\/status\/1907810330018726042\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:COO of OpenAI Brad Lightcap;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">COO of OpenAI Brad Lightcap<\/a>. The image generator was made available <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/31\/openais-new-image-generator-is-now-available-to-all-users\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:to all ChatGPT users;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">to all ChatGPT users<\/a> on March 31, and went viral for being able to create Ghibli-style photos.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">The Arc Prize Foundation, which develops the AI benchmark tool ARC-AGI, has updated the estimated computing costs for OpenAI\u2019s o3 \u201creasoning\u201d model managed by ARC-AGI. The organization originally estimated that the best-performing configuration of o3 it tested, o3 high, would cost approximately $3,000 to address a single problem. The Foundation now thinks the cost could be much higher, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/tobyordoxford\/status\/1907379921825014094\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:possibly around $30,000 per task.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">possibly around $30,000 per task.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">In a <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/sama\/status\/1907098207467032632\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:series;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">series<\/a> of posts <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/sama\/status\/1907098208821801222\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:on X;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">on X<\/a>, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company\u2019s new image-generation tool\u2019s popularity may cause product releases to be delayed. \u201cWe are getting things under control, but you should expect new releases from OpenAI to be delayed, stuff to break, and for service to sometimes be slow as we deal with capacity challenges,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpeanAI <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/31\/openai-plans-to-release-a-new-open-language-model-in-the-coming-months\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:intends to release its \u201cfirst\u201d open language model;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">intends to release its \u201cfirst\u201d open language model<\/a> since <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2019\/02\/17\/openai-text-generator-dangerous\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:GPT-2;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">GPT-2<\/a> \u201cin the coming months.\u201d The company plans to host developer events to gather feedback and eventually showcase prototypes of the model. The first developer event is to be held in San Francisco, with sessions to follow in Europe and Asia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/28\/openai-peels-back-chatgpts-safeguards-around-image-creation\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:made a notable change to its content moderation policies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">made a notable change to its content moderation policies<\/a> after the success of its new image generator in ChatGPT, which went viral for being able to create <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/26\/openais-viral-studio-ghibli-moment-highlights-ai-copyright-concerns\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Studio Ghibli-style images;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Studio Ghibli-style images<\/a>. The company has updated its policies to allow ChatGPT to generate images of public figures, hateful symbols, and racial features when requested. OpenAI had previously declined such prompts due to the potential controversy or harm they may cause. However, the company has now \u201cevolved\u201d its approach, as stated <a href=\"https:\/\/reservoirsamples.substack.com\/p\/thoughts-on-setting-policy-for-new\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:in a blog post;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">in a blog post<\/a> published by Joanne Jang, the lead for OpenAI\u2019s model behavior.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/26\/openai-adopts-rival-anthropics-standard-for-connecting-ai-models-to-data\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:wants to incorporate Anthropic\u2019s Model Context Protocol (MCP);elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">wants to incorporate Anthropic\u2019s Model Context Protocol (MCP)<\/a> into all of its products, including the ChatGPT desktop app. MCP, an open-source standard, helps AI models generate more accurate and suitable responses to specific queries, and lets developers create bidirectional links between data sources and AI applications like chatbots. The protocol is currently available in the Agents SDK, and support for the ChatGPT desktop app and Responses API will be coming soon, OpenAI CEO <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/sama\/status\/1904957253456941061?t=pxUUk3dAynvA25TdaIIPMA&amp;s=19\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sam Altman said;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Sam Altman said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/25\/chatgpts-image-generation-feature-gets-an-upgrade\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The latest update of the image generator on OpenAI\u2019s ChatGPT;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The latest update of the image generator on OpenAI\u2019s ChatGPT<\/a> has triggered a flood of AI-generated memes in the style of Studio Ghibli, the Japanese animation studio behind blockbuster films like \u201cMy Neighbor Totoro\u201d and \u201cSpirited Away.\u201d The burgeoning mass of Ghibli-esque images have <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/26\/openais-viral-studio-ghibli-moment-highlights-ai-copyright-concerns\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:sparked concerns about;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">sparked concerns about<\/a> whether OpenAI has violated copyright laws, especially since the company is already facing legal action for using source material without authorization.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI expects its revenue to triple to $12.7 billion in 2025, fueled by the performance of its paid AI software, Bloomberg <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-03-26\/openai-expects-revenue-will-triple-to-12-7-billion-this-year\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:reported;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">reported<\/a>, citing an anonymous source. While the startup doesn\u2019t expect to reach positive cash flow until 2029, it expects revenue to increase significantly in 2026 to surpass $29.4 billion, the report said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI on <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/25\/chatgpts-image-generation-feature-gets-an-upgrade\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tuesday;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Tuesday<\/a> rolled out a major upgrade to ChatGPT\u2019s image-generation capabilities: ChatGPT can now use <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2024\/05\/13\/openais-newest-model-is-gpt-4o\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:the GPT-4o;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">the GPT-4o<\/a> model to generate and edit images and photos directly. The feature went live earlier this week in ChatGPT and Sora, OpenAI\u2019s AI video-generation tool, for subscribers of the company\u2019s Pro plan, priced at $200 a month, and will be available soon to ChatGPT Plus subscribers and developers using the company\u2019s API service. The company\u2019s CEO <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/26\/chatgpts-new-ai-image-feature-is-delayed-for-free-users\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sam Altman said on Wednesday,;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Sam Altman said on Wednesday,<\/a> however, that the release of the image generation feature to free users would be delayed due to higher demand than the company expected.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Brad Lightcap, OpenAI\u2019s chief operating officer, will lead the company\u2019s global expansion and manage corporate partnerships <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/technology\/artificial-intelligence\/openai-coo-spearhead-global-growth-partnerships-expanded-role-altman-says-2025-03-24\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:as CEO Sam Altman shifts his focus to research and products;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">as CEO Sam Altman shifts his focus to research and products<\/a>, according <a href=\"https:\/\/openai.com\/news\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:to a blog post;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">to a blog post<\/a> from OpenAI. Lightcap, who previously worked with Altman at Y Combinator, joined the Microsoft-backed startup in 2018. OpenAI also said Mark Chen would step into the expanded role of chief research officer, and Julia Villagra will take on the role of chief people officer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/24\/openai-says-its-ai-voice-assistant-is-now-better-to-chat-with\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:OpenAI;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">OpenAI <\/a>has updated its AI voice assistant with improved chatting capabilities, according to a video posted on Monday (March 24) to the company\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mm4djPNO8os\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:official media channels;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">official media channels<\/a>. The update enables real-time conversations, and the AI assistant is said to be more personable and interrupts users less often. Users on ChatGPT\u2019s free tier can now access the new version of Advanced Voice Mode, while paying users will receive answers that are \u201cmore direct, engaging, concise, specific, and creative,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/24\/openai-says-its-ai-voice-assistant-is-now-better-to-chat-with\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:a spokesperson from OpenAI told TechCrunch;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">a spokesperson from OpenAI told TechCrunch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI and Meta have separately engaged in discussions with Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries regarding potential collaborations to enhance their AI services in the country, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theinformation.com\/articles\/openai-meta-seek-ai-alliance-indias-reliance\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:per a report by The Information;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">per a report by The Information<\/a>. One key topic being discussed is Reliance Jio distributing OpenAI\u2019s ChatGPT. Reliance has proposed selling OpenAI\u2019s models to businesses in India through an application programming interface (API) so they can incorporate AI into their operations. Meta also plans to bolster its presence in India by constructing a large 3GW data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat. OpenAI, Meta, and Reliance have not yet officially announced these plans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Noyb, a privacy rights advocacy group, is supporting an individual in Norway <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/19\/chatgpt-hit-with-privacy-complaint-over-defamatory-hallucinations\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:who was shocked to discover that ChatGPT;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">who was shocked to discover that ChatGPT<\/a> was providing false information about him, stating that he had been found guilty of killing two of his children and trying to harm the third. \u201cThe GDPR is clear. Personal data has to be accurate,\u201d said Joakim S\u00f6derberg, data protection lawyer at\u00a0Noyb, in a statement. \u201cIf it\u2019s not, users have the right to have it changed to reflect the truth. Showing ChatGPT users a tiny disclaimer that the chatbot can make mistakes clearly isn\u2019t enough. You can\u2019t just spread false information and in the end add a small disclaimer saying that everything you said may just not be true.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/20\/openai-upgrades-its-transcription-and-voice-generating-ai-models\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:has added new transcription and voice-generating AI models to its APIs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">has added new transcription and voice-generating AI models to its APIs<\/a>: a text-to-speech model, \u201cgpt-4o-mini-tts,\u201d that delivers more nuanced and realistic sounding speech, as well as two speech-to-text models called \u201cgpt-4o-transcribe\u201d and \u201cgpt-4o-mini-transcribe\u201d. The company claims they are improved versions of what was already there and that they hallucinate less.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/19\/openais-o1-pro-is-its-most-expensive-model-yet\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:OpenAI;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">OpenAI<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/OpenAIDevs\/status\/1902485690958450871\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:has introduced o1-pro;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">has introduced o1-pro<\/a> in its developer API. OpenAI says its o1-pro uses more computing than its <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2024\/12\/05\/openais-o1-model-sure-tries-to-deceive-humans-a-lot\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:o1 \u201creasoning\u201d AI model;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">o1 \u201creasoning\u201d AI model<\/a> to deliver \u201cconsistently better responses.\u201d It\u2019s only accessible to select developers who have spent at least $5 on OpenAI API services. OpenAI charges $150 for every million tokens (about 750,000 words) input into the model and $600 for every million tokens the model produces. It costs twice as much as <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/02\/27\/openai-unveils-gpt-4-5-orion-its-largest-ai-model-yet\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:OpenAI\u2019s GPT-4.5;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">OpenAI\u2019s GPT-4.5<\/a> for input and 10 times the price of regular o1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Noam Brown, who heads AI reasoning research at OpenAI, <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/19\/openai-research-lead-noam-brown-thinks-ai-reasoning-models-couldve-arrived-decades-ago\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:thinks that certain types of AI models for \u201creasoning\u201d could have been developed 20 years ago;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">thinks that certain types of AI models for \u201creasoning\u201d could have been developed 20 years ago<\/a> if researchers had understood the correct approach and algorithms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said, in a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/sama\/status\/1899535387435086115\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:post on X;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">post on X<\/a>, that the company has<a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/11\/openai-says-it-has-trained-an-ai-thats-really-good-at-creative-writing\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:trained a \u201cnew model\u201d that\u2019s \u201creally good\u201d at creative writing;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"> trained a \u201cnew model\u201d that\u2019s \u201creally good\u201d at creative writing<\/a>. He posted a lengthy sample from the model given the prompt \u201cPlease write a metafictional literary short story about AI and grief.\u201d OpenAI has not extensively explored the use of AI for writing fiction. The company has mostly concentrated on challenges in rigid, predictable areas such as math and programming.\u00a0And it turns out that it <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/13\/openais-creative-writing-ai-evokes-that-annoying-kid-from-high-school-fiction-club\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:might not be that great;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">might not be that great<\/a> at creative writing at all.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/11\/openai-launches-new-tools-to-help-businesses-build-ai-agents\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:rolled out new tools;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">rolled out new tools <\/a>designed <a href=\"https:\/\/openai.com\/index\/new-tools-for-building-agents\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:to help developers and businesses build AI agents;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">to help developers and businesses build AI agents<\/a> \u2014 automated systems that can independently accomplish tasks \u2014 using the company\u2019s own AI models and frameworks. The tools are part of OpenAI\u2019s new Responses API, which enables enterprises to develop customized AI agents that can perform web searches, scan through company files, and navigate websites, similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/01\/23\/openai-launches-operator-an-ai-agent-that-performs-tasks-autonomously\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:OpenAI\u2019s Operator product;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">OpenAI\u2019s Operator product<\/a>. The Responses API effectively replaces <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2023\/11\/06\/openai-launches-api-that-lets-developers-build-assistants-into-their-apps\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:OpenAI\u2019s Assistants API;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">OpenAI\u2019s Assistants API<\/a>, which the company plans to discontinue in the first half of 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/05\/openai-reportedly-plans-to-charge-up-to-20000-a-month-for-specialized-ai-agents\/?utm_campaign=tc_week_in_review&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FzNR8H1_dsObV2gcIx4Q_s93NalU5zuUUx-jctJ62xqnRwNGxc2gr5utyX0DuL-91VpBVongHzoJ8hJ3OehgsNFdCBQ&amp;_hsmi=350636795&amp;utm_source=tc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:intends to release several \u201cagent\u201d products;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">intends to release several \u201cagent\u201d products<\/a> tailored for different applications, including sorting and ranking sales leads and software engineering, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theinformation.com\/articles\/openai-plots-charging-20-000-a-month-for-phd-level-agents\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:a report from The Information;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">a report from The Information<\/a>. One, a \u201chigh-income knowledge worker\u201d agent, will reportedly be priced at $2,000 a month. Another, a software developer agent, is said to cost $10,000 a month. The most expensive rumored agents, which are said to be aimed at supporting \u201cPhD-level research,\u201d are expected to cost $20,000 per month. The jaw-dropping figure is indicative of how much cash OpenAI needs right now: The company lost roughly $5 billion last year after paying for costs related to running its services and other expenses. It\u2019s unclear when these agentic tools might launch or which customers will be eligible to buy them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">The latest version of the macOS ChatGPT app <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/06\/chatgpt-on-macos-can-now-directly-edit-code\/?utm_campaign=tc_week_in_review&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8Dh-rNIgvGepwqn-EYEootxCgYYltseGbOLmtO1UOTpM5PXEUcRi6pC0YbhChouKl-DKAWfPpGFctFphhoDop3aD8q_w&amp;_hsmi=350636795&amp;utm_source=tc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:allows users to edit code directly in supported developer tools;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">allows users to edit code directly in supported developer tools<\/a>, including Xcode, VS Code, and JetBrains. ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team subscribers can use the feature now, and the company plans to roll it out to more users like Enterprise, Edu, and free users.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/a16z.com\/100-gen-ai-apps-4\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:a new report;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">a new report<\/a> from VC firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), OpenAI\u2019s AI chatbot, ChatGPT, <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/06\/chatgpt-doubled-its-weekly-active-users-in-under-6-months-thanks-to-new-releases\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:experienced solid growth in the second half of 2024.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">experienced solid growth in the second half of 2024.<\/a> It took ChatGPT nine months to increase its weekly active users from <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2023\/11\/06\/openais-chatgpt-now-has-100-million-weekly-active-users\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:100 million in November 2023;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">100 million in November 2023<\/a> to 200 million in August 2024, but it only took less than six months to double that number once more, according to the report. ChatGPT\u2019s weekly active users increased to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2024\/12\/04\/openais-active-user-count-soars-to-300-million-people-per-week.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:300 million by December 2024;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">300 million by December 2024<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/02\/20\/openai-now-serves-400-million-users-every-week\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:400 million by February 2025;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">400 million by February 2025<\/a>. ChatGPT has experienced significant growth recently due to the launch of new models and features, such as GPT-4o, with multimodal capabilities. ChatGPT usage spiked from April to May 2024, shortly after that model\u2019s launch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI has effectively canceled the release of o3 in favor of what CEO Sam Altman is calling a \u201csimplified\u201d product offering. In a <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/sama\/status\/1889755723078443244\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:post on X;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">post on X<\/a>, Altman said that, in the coming months, OpenAI will release a model called GPT-5 that \u201cintegrates a lot of [OpenAI\u2019s] technology,\u201d including o3, in ChatGPT and its API. As a result of that roadmap decision, OpenAI no longer plans to release o3 as a standalone model.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/technology\/chatgpt-uses-10-times-more-power-than-google-searches-says-goldman-sachs-19435551.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:commonly cited stat;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">commonly cited stat<\/a> is that ChatGPT requires around 3 watt-hours of power to answer a single question. Using OpenAI\u2019s latest default model for ChatGPT, GPT-4o, as a reference, nonprofit <a href=\"https:\/\/epoch.ai\/gradient-updates\/how-much-energy-does-chatgpt-use\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:AI research institute Epoch AI;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">AI research institute Epoch AI<\/a> found the average ChatGPT query <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/02\/11\/chatgpt-may-not-be-as-power-hungry-as-once-assumed\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:consumes around 0.3 watt-hours.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">consumes around 0.3 watt-hours.<\/a> However, the analysis doesn\u2019t consider the additional energy costs incurred by ChatGPT with features like image generation or input processing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">In response to pressure from rivals like DeepSeek, OpenAI is changing the way its o3-mini model communicates <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/02\/06\/openai-now-reveals-more-of-its-o3-mini-models-thought-process\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:its step-by-step \u201cthought\u201d process.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">its step-by-step \u201cthought\u201d process.<\/a> ChatGPT users will see an updated \u201cchain of thought\u201d that shows more of the model\u2019s \u201creasoning\u201d steps and how it arrived at answers to questions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI is now allowing anyone to use ChatGPT web search <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/02\/06\/you-can-now-use-chatgpt-web-search-without-logging-in\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:without having to log in.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">without having to log in.<\/a> While OpenAI <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2024\/04\/01\/chatgpt-no-longer-requires-an-account-but-theres-a-catch\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:had previously allowed;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">had previously allowed<\/a> users to ask ChatGPT questions without signing in, responses were restricted to the chatbot\u2019s last training update. This only applies through ChatGPT.com, however. To use ChatGPT in any form through the native mobile app, you will still need to be logged in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI announced a new AI \u201cagent\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/02\/02\/openai-unveils-a-new-chatgpt-agent-for-deep-research\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:called deep research;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">called deep research<\/a> that\u2019s designed to help people conduct in-depth, complex research using ChatGPT. OpenAI says the \u201cagent\u201d is intended for instances where you don\u2019t just want a quick answer or summary, but instead need to assiduously consider information from multiple websites and other sources.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI used the subreddit r\/ChangeMyView to <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/01\/31\/openai-used-this-subreddit-to-test-ai-persuasion\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:measure the persuasive abilities;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">measure the persuasive abilities<\/a> of its AI reasoning models. OpenAI says it collects user <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2024\/05\/16\/openai-inks-deal-to-train-ai-on-reddit-data\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:posts from the subreddit;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">posts from the subreddit<\/a> and asks its AI models to write replies, in a closed environment, that would change the Reddit user\u2019s mind on a subject. The company then shows the responses to testers, who assess how persuasive the argument is, and finally OpenAI compares the AI models\u2019 responses to human replies for that same post.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI launched a new <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/01\/31\/openai-launches-o3-mini-its-latest-reasoning-model\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:AI \u201creasoning\u201d model, o3-mini,;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">AI \u201creasoning\u201d model, o3-mini,<\/a> the newest in the company\u2019s o family of models. OpenAI first <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2024\/12\/20\/openai-announces-new-o3-model\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:previewed the model in December;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">previewed the model in December<\/a> alongside a more capable system called o3. OpenAI is pitching its new model as both \u201cpowerful\u201d and \u201caffordable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">A new report from app analytics firm Appfigures found that <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/01\/29\/chatgpts-mobile-users-are-85-male-report-says\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:over half of ChatGPT\u2019s mobile users;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">over half of ChatGPT\u2019s mobile users<\/a> are under age 25, with users between ages 50 and 64 making up the second largest age demographic. The gender gap among ChatGPT users is even more significant. Appfigures estimates that across age groups, men make up 84.5% of all users.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI launched ChatGPT Gov <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/01\/28\/openai-launches-chatgpt-plan-for-u-s-government-agencies\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:designed to provide U.S. government agencies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">designed to provide U.S. government agencies<\/a> an additional way to access the tech. ChatGPT Gov includes many of the capabilities found in OpenAI\u2019s corporate-focused tier, ChatGPT Enterprise. OpenAI says that ChatGPT Gov enables agencies to more easily manage their own security, privacy, and compliance, and could expedite internal authorization of OpenAI\u2019s tools for the handling of non-public sensitive data.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Younger Gen Zers are embracing ChatGPT, for schoolwork, <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/01\/15\/more-teens-report-using-chatgpt-for-schoolwork-despite-the-techs-faults\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center.<\/a> In a follow-up to its 2023 poll on ChatGPT usage among young people, Pew asked ~1,400 U.S.-based teens ages 13 to 17 whether they\u2019ve used ChatGPT for homework or other school-related assignments. Twenty-six percent said that they had, double the number two years ago. Just over half of teens responding to the poll said they think it\u2019s acceptable to use ChatGPT for researching new subjects. But considering the ways ChatGPT can fall short, the results are possibly cause for alarm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI says that it might store chats and associated screenshots from customers who use Operator, <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/01\/23\/openai-launches-operator-an-ai-agent-that-performs-tasks-autonomously\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:the company\u2019s AI \u201cagent\u201d tool,;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">the company\u2019s AI \u201cagent\u201d tool,<\/a> for up to 90 days \u2014 even after a user manually deletes them. While OpenAI has a similar deleted data retention policy for ChatGPT, the retention period for ChatGPT is only 30 days, <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/01\/23\/openai-says-it-may-store-deleted-operator-data-for-up-to-90-days\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:which is 60 days shorter than Operator\u2019s.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">which is 60 days shorter than Operator\u2019s.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI is launching a research preview of Operator, a general-purpose AI agent that can <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/01\/23\/openai-launches-operator-an-ai-agent-that-performs-tasks-autonomously\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:take control of a web browser and independently perform certain actions.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">take control of a web browser and independently perform certain actions.<\/a> Operator promises to automate tasks such as booking travel accommodations, making restaurant reservations, and shopping online.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Operator, <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/01\/20\/openais-agent-tool-may-be-nearing-release\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:OpenAI\u2019s agent tool,;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">OpenAI\u2019s agent tool,<\/a> could be released sooner rather than later. Changes to ChatGPT\u2019s code base suggest that <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/01\/23\/openais-agent-tool-will-be-available-to-users-paying-200-per-month-for-pro\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Operator will be available as an early research preview;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Operator will be available as an early research preview<\/a> to users on the $200 Pro subscription plan. The changes aren\u2019t yet publicly visible, but <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/arrakis_ai\/status\/1882343287522226591\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:a user on X who goes by Choi;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">a user on X who goes by Choi<\/a> spotted these updates in ChatGPT\u2019s client-side code. TechCrunch separately identified the same references to Operator on OpenAI\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI has begun testing a feature that lets new ChatGPT users <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/01\/15\/openai-tests-letting-users-sign-up-for-chatgpt-with-only-a-phone-number\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:sign up with only a phone number;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">sign up with only a phone number<\/a> \u2014 no email required. The feature is currently in beta in the U.S. and India. However, users who create an account using their number can\u2019t upgrade to one of OpenAI\u2019s paid plans without verifying their account via an email. Multi-factor authentication also isn\u2019t supported without a valid email.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">ChatGPT\u2019s new beta feature, called tasks, <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/01\/14\/chatgpt-now-lets-you-schedule-reminders-and-recurring-tasks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:allows users to set simple reminders;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">allows users to set simple reminders<\/a>. For example, you can ask ChatGPT to remind you when your passport expires in six months, and the AI assistant will follow up with a push notification on whatever platform you have tasks enabled. The feature will start rolling out to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Pro users around the globe this week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI is introducing a new way for users to <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/01\/09\/chatgpts-newest-feature-lets-user-assign-it-traits-like-chatty-and-gen-z\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:customize their interactions with ChatGPT.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">customize their interactions with ChatGPT.<\/a> Some users found they can specify a preferred name or nickname and \u201ctraits\u201d they\u2019d like the chatbot to have. OpenAI suggests traits like \u201cChatty,\u201d \u201cEncouraging,\u201d and \u201cGen Z.\u201d However, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Makuh90\/status\/1877479064967295484\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:some users reported;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">some users reported<\/a> that the new options have disappeared, so it\u2019s possible they went live prematurely.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">ChatGPT is a general-purpose chatbot that uses artificial intelligence to generate text after a user enters a prompt, developed by tech startup <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/tag\/openai\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:OpenAI;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">OpenAI<\/a>. The chatbot uses GPT-4, a large language model that uses deep learning to produce human-like text.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">November 30, 2022 is when ChatGPT was released for public use.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Both the free version of ChatGPT and the paid ChatGPT Plus are regularly updated with new GPT models. The most recent model is <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2024\/05\/13\/openais-newest-model-is-gpt-4o\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:GPT-4o;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">GPT-4o<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">There is a free version of <a href=\"https:\/\/chat.openai.com\/auth\/login?next=\/chat\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ChatGPT;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">ChatGPT<\/a> that only requires a sign-in in addition to the paid version, <a href=\"https:\/\/openai.com\/blog\/chatgpt-plus\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ChatGPT Plus;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">ChatGPT Plus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Anyone can use ChatGPT! More and more tech companies and <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2023\/03\/14\/microsofts-new-bing-was-using-gpt-4-all-along\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:search engines;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">search engines<\/a> are utilizing the chatbot to automate text or quickly answer user questions\/concerns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Multiple enterprises utilize ChatGPT, although others may <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2023\/05\/19\/apple-reportedly-limits-internal-use-of-ai-powered-tools-like-chatgpt-and-github-copilot\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:limit the use of the AI-powered tool;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">limit the use of the AI-powered tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Most recently, <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2023\/05\/23\/windows-11-gets-an-ai-copilot\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Microsoft announced;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Microsoft announced<\/a> at its 2023 Build conference that it is integrating its ChatGPT-based Bing experience into Windows 11. A Brooklyn-based 3D display startup <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2023\/05\/23\/looking-glass-taps-chatgpt-for-holograms-you-can-talk-to\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Looking Glass utilizes ChatGPT;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Looking Glass utilizes ChatGPT<\/a> to produce holograms you can communicate with by using ChatGPT.\u00a0 And nonprofit organization <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2023\/05\/23\/solana-chatgpt-blockchain\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Solana officially integrated the chatbot;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Solana officially integrated the chatbot<\/a> into its network with a ChatGPT plug-in geared toward end users to help onboard into the web3 space.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">GPT stands for Generative Pre-Trained Transformer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">A chatbot can be any software\/system that holds dialogue with you\/a person but doesn\u2019t necessarily have to be AI-powered. For example, there are chatbots that are rules-based in the sense that they\u2019ll give canned responses to questions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">ChatGPT is AI-powered and utilizes LLM technology to generate text after a prompt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Yes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2023\/04\/03\/the-great-pretender\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Due to the nature of how these models work;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Due to the nature of how these models work<\/a>, they don\u2019t know or care whether something is true, only that it looks true. That\u2019s a problem when you\u2019re using it to do your homework, sure, but when it accuses you of a crime you didn\u2019t commit, that may well at this point be libel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">We will see how <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2023\/04\/06\/can-ai-commit-libel-were-about-to-find-out\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:handling troubling statements produced by ChatGPT;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">handling troubling statements produced by ChatGPT<\/a> will play out over the next few months as tech and legal experts attempt to tackle the fastest moving target in the industry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Yes, <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2024\/05\/20\/chatgpts-mobile-app-revenue-saw-biggest-spike-yet-following-gpt-4o-launch\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:there is a free ChatGPT mobile app;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">there is a free ChatGPT mobile app<\/a> for iOS and Android users.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">It\u2019s not documented anywhere that ChatGPT has a character limit. However, users have noted that there are some character limitations after around 500 words.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Yes, it was <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2023\/03\/01\/openai-launches-an-api-for-chatgpt-plus-dedicated-capacity-for-enterprise-customers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:released;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">released<\/a> March 1, 2023.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Everyday examples include programming, scripts, email replies, listicles, blog ideas, summarization, etc.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Advanced use examples include debugging code, programming languages, scientific concepts, complex problem solving, etc.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">It depends on the nature of the program. While ChatGPT can write workable Python code, it can\u2019t necessarily program an entire app\u2019s worth of code. That\u2019s because ChatGPT lacks context awareness \u2014 in other words, the generated code isn\u2019t always appropriate for the specific context in which it\u2019s being used.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Yes. OpenAI allows users to save chats in the ChatGPT interface, stored in the sidebar of the screen. There are no built-in sharing features yet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Yes. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2023\/04\/17\/developers-are-looking-for-creative-ways-to-build-ai-powered-chatbot-assistants\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:multiple AI-powered chatbot;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">multiple AI-powered chatbot<\/a> competitors such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.together.xyz\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Together;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Together<\/a>, Google\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2024\/04\/29\/what-is-google-gemini-ai\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Gemini;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Gemini<\/a> and Anthropic\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2023\/03\/14\/anthropic-launches-claude-a-chatbot-to-rival-openais-chatgpt\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Claude;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Claude<\/a>, and developers are <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2022\/12\/30\/theres-now-an-open-source-alternative-to-chatgpt-but-good-luck-running-it\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:creating open source;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">creating open source<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2023\/03\/14\/meet-the-team-developing-an-open-source-chatgpt-alternative\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:alternatives;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">alternatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OpenAI has\u00a0said\u00a0that individuals in \u201ccertain jurisdictions\u201d (such as the EU) can object to the processing of their personal information by its AI models by filling out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1UPy6xqxZSEqTrGDh4ywo_g4sk30\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:this form;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">this form<\/a>. This includes the ability to make requests for deletion of AI-generated references about you. Although OpenAI notes it may not grant every request since it must balance privacy requests against freedom of expression \u201cin accordance with applicable laws\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">The web form for making a deletion of data about you request is entitled \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1UPy6xqxZSEqTrGDh4ywo_g4sk30\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:OpenAI Personal Data Removal Request;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">OpenAI Personal Data Removal Request<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">In its privacy policy, the ChatGPT maker makes a passing acknowledgement of the objection requirements attached to relying on \u201clegitimate interest\u201d (LI), pointing users towards more information about requesting an opt out \u2014 when it writes: \u201cSee <a href=\"https:\/\/help.openai.com\/en\/articles\/5722486-how-your-data-is-used-to-improve-model-performance\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">here<\/a>\u00a0for instructions on how you can opt out of our use of your information to train our models.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Recently, Discord announced that it had integrated OpenAI\u2019s technology into its bot named Clyde where <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2023\/04\/20\/jailbreak-tricks-discords-new-chatbot-into-sharing-napalm-and-meth-instructions\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:two users tricked Clyde into providing them with instructions for making the illegal drug methamphetamine;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">two users tricked Clyde into providing them with instructions for making the illegal drug methamphetamine<\/a> (meth) and the incendiary mixture napalm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">An Australian mayor has publicly announced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/technology\/2023\/apr\/06\/australian-mayor-prepares-worlds-first-defamation-lawsuit-over-chatgpt-content\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:he may sue OpenAI for defamation;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">he may sue OpenAI for defamation<\/a> due to ChatGPT\u2019s false claims that he had served time in prison for bribery. This would be the first defamation lawsuit against the text-generating service.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">CNET found itself in the midst of controversy after <a href=\"https:\/\/futurism.com\/the-byte\/cnet-publishing-articles-by-ai\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Futurism reported;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Futurism reported<\/a> the publication was publishing articles under a mysterious byline completely generated by AI. The private equity company that owns CNET, Red Ventures, was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2023\/1\/19\/23562966\/cnet-ai-written-stories-red-ventures-seo-marketing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:accused;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">accused<\/a> of using ChatGPT for SEO farming, even if the information was incorrect.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Several major school systems and colleges, <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2023\/01\/05\/as-nyc-public-schools-block-chatgpt-openai-says-its-working-on-mitigations-to-help-spot-chatgpt-generated-text\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:including New York City Public Schools;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">including New York City Public Schools<\/a>, have banned ChatGPT from their networks and devices. They claim that the AI impedes the learning process by promoting plagiarism and misinformation, a claim that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/01\/12\/technology\/chatgpt-schools-teachers.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:not every educator agrees with;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">not every educator agrees with<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">There have also been cases of ChatGPT <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2023\/04\/06\/can-ai-commit-libel-were-about-to-find-out\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:accusing individuals of false crimes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">accusing individuals of false crimes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Several marketplaces host and provide ChatGPT prompts, either for free or for a nominal fee. One is <a href=\"https:\/\/promptbase.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:PromptBase;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">PromptBase<\/a>. Another is <a href=\"https:\/\/chatx.ai\/marketplace\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ChatX;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">ChatX<\/a>. More launch every day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Poorly. Several tools claim to detect ChatGPT-generated text, but in our <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2023\/01\/31\/openai-releases-tool-to-detect-ai-generated-text-including-from-chatgpt\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:tests;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">tests<\/a>, they\u2019re inconsistent at best.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">No. But OpenAI <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2023\/3\/21\/23649806\/chatgpt-chat-histories-bug-exposed-disabled-outage\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:recently;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">recently<\/a> disclosed a bug, since fixed, that exposed the titles of some users\u2019 conversations to other people on the service.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">None specifically targeting ChatGPT. But OpenAI is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2023\/1\/28\/23575919\/microsoft-openai-github-dismiss-copilot-ai-copyright-lawsuit\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:involved;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">involved<\/a> in at least one lawsuit that has implications for AI systems trained on publicly available data, which would touch on ChatGPT.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Yes. Text-generating AI models like ChatGPT have a tendency to regurgitate content from their training data.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">This story is continually updated with new information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"OpenAI\u2019s ChatGPT now offers new funtions for business users, including integrations with various cloud services, meeting recordings, and&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":661,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[691,738,302,922,923,158,67,132,68],"class_list":{"0":"post-660","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-artificial-intelligence","8":"tag-ai","9":"tag-artificial-intelligence","10":"tag-chatgpt","11":"tag-chatgpt-deep-research","12":"tag-sam-altman","13":"tag-technology","14":"tag-united-states","15":"tag-unitedstates","16":"tag-us"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/114718393181280663","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/660","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=660"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/660\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/661"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=660"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=660"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=660"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}