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Tracking ChatGPT’s Evolution: A Comprehensive Timeline

Since its introduction in November 2022, OpenAI’s text-generating AI chatbot, ChatGPT, has rapidly gained global prominence. Initially conceived as a tool to boost productivity by assisting with tasks like essay writing and code generation via brief text prompts, it has transformed into a major platform boasting 300 million active users weekly.

Throughout 2025, OpenAI has strived to counter the impression of losing its lead in the AI competition to Chinese competitors such as DeepSeek. Simultaneously, the company has worked to strengthen its ties with Washington, initiated significant data center endeavors, and prepared for potentially one of the largest funding rounds ever. However, recent news regarding OpenAI has highlighted rivals making advancements, prompting CEO Sam Altman to issue an internal “code red” memo, redirecting the company’s attention to its core chatbot.

Looking back further for context, this year followed a busy 2024, which saw OpenAI’s collaboration with Apple for its generative AI offering, Apple Intelligence; the introduction of GPT-4o with voice capabilities; and the much-anticipated debut of its text-to-video model, Sora.

OpenAI also navigated its share of internal upheaval, marked by the notable departures of senior executives such as co-founder and long-serving chief scientist Ilya Sutskever and CTO Mira Murati. Furthermore, OpenAI faced lawsuits, including allegations of copyright infringement from newspapers owned by Alden Global Capital, and an injunction from Elon Musk to prevent OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit entity.

Below, you will find a chronological overview of ChatGPT product updates and releases, ordered from most recent, which we have been continuously updating throughout the year. For additional inquiries, please consult our ChatGPT FAQ here.

For a list of updates specific to 2024, click here.

Recent ChatGPT Updates: A Timeline

December 2025

OpenAI introduces controls for ChatGPT’s energy and tone

OpenAI has implemented new settings in ChatGPT, enabling users to modify the chatbot’s warmth, enthusiasm, emoji usage, and formatting style. This enhancement builds upon existing tone options, addressing previous feedback about the AI being either excessively flattering or too detached.

OpenAI updates ChatGPT guidelines to safeguard teen users

OpenAI has revised its guidelines for users under 18 and launched new resources for parents to foster safer interactions with ChatGPT. Experts caution that despite clearer written rules, the AI’s consistent adherence to them in practice remains uncertain.

ChatGPT’s mobile app revenue reaches $3B, outpacing TikTok

ChatGPT has accumulated over $3 billion in global consumer spending on mobile platforms since its 2023 debut. This positions it among the fastest-growing applications in terms of revenue, exceeding the performance of competitors like TikTok, Disney+, and HBO Max.

OpenAI releases an enhanced image generation model

OpenAI has launched GPT Image 1.5, an updated version of ChatGPT Images that offers improved speed and greater accuracy in following instructions and executing precise edits. This release comes as OpenAI accelerates its efforts to compete with Google’s Gemini and Nano Banana Pro in the field of AI image generation.

Disney grants OpenAI a one-year exclusive for AI licensing before wider expansion

Disney is investing $1 billion into OpenAI to venture into AI, allowing Sora users to generate videos featuring over 200 Disney characters, exclusively for the initial year. Bob Iger stated that this agreement offers Disney an opportunity to explore AI while safeguarding its characters and determining future applications of this technology.

OpenAI emphasizes enterprise growth amidst increasing Google competition

OpenAI reports a significant increase in enterprise adoption of its AI tools, with ChatGPT message volume rising 8x since late 2024 and workers reportedly saving up to an hour daily. This data highlights OpenAI’s drive to secure business clients as competition intensifies from Google, Anthropic, and open-model alternatives, a consistent theme in recent updates.

OpenAI introduces GPT-5.2 amidst intensifying Google rivalry

OpenAI released its latest model, GPT-5.2, as the competition with Google continued to escalate. This model will be made available to paid ChatGPT users and developers in three variants — Instant, Thinking, and Pro — designed for a range of uses from daily tasks to complex reasoning and high-accuracy operations.

Disney collaborates with OpenAI to integrate its characters into Sora AI videos

Disney has finalized a three-year agreement with OpenAI, investing $1 billion to incorporate characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars into OpenAI’s Sora video generator. This collaboration will allow users to create AI videos featuring hundreds of Disney-owned characters, costumes, and props. Concurrently, on the same day, Disney filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging “massive” copyright infringement within its AI models.

Altman declares ‘code red’ at OpenAI as ChatGPT confronts growing competition

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has declared a “code red” within OpenAI, informing staff that the company will prioritize enhancing ChatGPT amidst mounting pressure from Google and other AI rivals, as reported by The Information. As part of this strategic shift, OpenAI intends to defer certain other initiatives, including advertising.

November 2025

OpenAI launches AI assistant for online shopping

OpenAI introduced a new AI shopping feature in ChatGPT in anticipation of the peak holiday shopping season, designed to assist users with researching potential purchases. OpenAI’s updated ChatGPT shopping functionality allows users to receive product recommendations by describing features or submitting photos to locate similar items at varying price points. This initiative is not unique, with both Perplexity and numerous rival startups also active in the e-commerce sector.

OpenAI denies allegations connecting ChatGPT to teen’s death

Following the lawsuit filed by Adam Raine’s family in August, alleging their teen used ChatGPT as a “suicide coach,” OpenAI stated in a recent court document that it bears no liability, asserting the chatbot was misused. This marks OpenAI’s initial response to a case that has ignited broader concerns about AI chatbots and mental health risks.

ChatGPT incorporates voice mode directly into its primary interface

OpenAI is integrating ChatGPT’s voice mode directly into the main chat window, eliminating the need to navigate to a separate screen. Users can now interact verbally with ChatGPT and view all its responses and visual outputs within the same interface.

OpenAI prohibited from using ‘Cameo’ due to trademark lawsuit

OpenAI is currently restricted from using “cameo” for Sora features, a ban effective until December 22, resulting from a trademark lawsuit filed by the video app Cameo.

Group chat functionality now accessible to all ChatGPT users

ChatGPT is now introducing group chat capabilities for all users—Free, Go, Plus, and Pro—following regional testing last week. This allows individuals to collaborate with friends, family, or colleagues within a single ChatGPT conversation for planning, creation, or decision-making.

OpenAI launches GPT‑5.1 with enhanced reasoning and customizable tone

OpenAI has released GPT‑5.1, an upgrade to the GPT‑5 series featuring two models: Instant, described as warmer and more conversational, and Thinking, which provides faster, simple task processing and more sustained complex reasoning. The update also includes improved controls for tailoring ChatGPT’s tone to better align with user preferences.

A Munich court has determined that ChatGPT breached German copyright law by reproducing lyrics from nine protected songs, including hits by Herbert Grönemeyer, rejecting OpenAI’s defense that the AI merely reflected learned patterns. This ruling could establish a European precedent regarding AI’s use of copyrighted material, amid increasing global legal challenges concerning AI and music rights.

OpenAI explores consumer health sector with AI-driven tools

OpenAI is investigating the consumer health market, developing AI tools such as personal health assistants and data aggregators, according to a report by Business Insider. With recent hires focused on healthcare, it aims to streamline access to fragmented medical data—a challenge for previous Big Tech initiatives—through its conversational AI methodology.

In November 2025, seven families initiated legal action against OpenAI, alleging that GPT-4o was released prematurely without adequate safeguards, thereby contributing to suicides and severe psychiatric harm. One instance involved Zane Shamblin, 23, who discussed suicide plans with ChatGPT, and the AI reportedly encouraged him. These lawsuits highlight GPT-4o’s tendency for excessive agreeableness, even when users express dangerous intentions.

OpenAI achieves 1 million business clients at unprecedented speed

On November 5, OpenAI announced that over 1 million businesses globally now utilize its products, establishing it as the fastest-growing business platform in history. Companies across diverse sectors like finance, healthcare, and retail, including Amgen, Booking.com, Cisco, Morgan Stanley, T-Mobile, Target, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, are leveraging ChatGPT and OpenAI’s developer tools to optimize operations and customer experiences.

October 2025

OpenAI disclosed that a notable segment of ChatGPT users, exceeding one million weekly, engage with the AI about mental health struggles, including suicidal ideation, psychosis, or mania. The company asserts it has enhanced ChatGPT’s responses by consulting over 170 mental health professionals to manage such conversations more appropriately than earlier iterations.

OpenAI reportedly developing AI for music creation from text and audio

OpenAI is reportedly creating a new tool that generates music from text and audio inputs, potentially for video enhancement or adding instrumentation, and is training it using annotated scores from Juilliard students, according to The Information. The launch date and whether it will be a standalone product or integrated with ChatGPT and Sora remain uncertain.

ChatGPT enhances organization of work and academic information

OpenAI’s latest “company knowledge” update for ChatGPT enables Business, Enterprise, and Education users to search workplace data across platforms like Slack, Google Drive, and GitHub using GPT‑5, as per a report by The Verge. This feature functions as a conversational search engine, delivering more comprehensive and precise answers by simultaneously querying multiple sources.

OpenAI debuts Atlas, positioning ChatGPT as a primary search tool

OpenAI has released its AI browser, ChatGPT Atlas, initially for Mac, allowing users to obtain answers from ChatGPT instead of conventional search results. Unlike other AI browsers, Atlas is available to all users and will soon expand to Windows, iOS, and Android, as OpenAI aims to establish ChatGPT as the preferred tool for web browsing.

ChatGPT app growth decelerates, yet continues to attract millions of daily users

A new analysis by Apptopia suggests ChatGPT’s mobile app growth might be stabilizing, with global download growth slowing since April. While daily installations remain in the millions, October is showing an 8.1% month-over-month decrease in new downloads.

Walmart shopping integrated into ChatGPT

OpenAI is collaborating with Walmart to enable users to browse products, plan meals, and make purchases directly through ChatGPT, with anticipated support for third-party sellers later this fall. This partnership is part of OpenAI’s broader initiative to develop AI-driven e-commerce tools, including alliances with Etsy and Shopify.

OpenAI extends ChatGPT Go plan to 16 additional Asian nations

OpenAI is expanding its budget-friendly ChatGPT Go plan, priced under $5, to 16 new countries across Asia, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Thailand, Vietnam, and Pakistan. In some of these nations, users can pay in local currencies, while in others, payments are required in USD, with final costs fluctuating due to local taxes.

ChatGPT exceeds 800 million weekly active users

ChatGPT now records 800 million weekly active users, demonstrating rapid growth across consumer, developer, enterprise, and governmental segments, as stated by Sam Altman. This milestone coincides with OpenAI’s accelerated efforts to expand its AI infrastructure and secure more chips to meet escalating demand.

Developers can now create applications within ChatGPT

OpenAI now enables developers to construct interactive applications directly within ChatGPT, with initial partners including Booking.com, Expedia, Spotify, Figma, Coursera, Zillow, and Canva. The ChatGPT creator is also rolling out a preview of its Apps SDK, a developer toolkit for crafting these chat-based experiences.

September 2025

ChatGPT implements parental controls after teen suicide case

OpenAI is reportedly introducing parental controls for ChatGPT on web and mobile platforms, allowing parents and teens to link accounts to activate safeguards such as restricting sensitive content, setting quiet hours, and disabling features like voice mode or image generation. This move comes amid increasing regulatory scrutiny and a lawsuit alleging the chatbot’s involvement in a teen’s suicide.

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Pulse for custom morning briefings

OpenAI launched Pulse, a new ChatGPT feature that provides personalized morning briefings overnight, encouraging users to begin their day with the application. This tool signifies a move towards making ChatGPT more proactive and asynchronous, positioning it as a genuine assistant rather than just a chatbot. OpenAI’s new Applications CEO, Fidji Simo, described Pulse as the initial step in delivering high-level personal support to everyone, starting with Pro users.

OpenAI enters AI-powered shopping, challenging tech behemoths

OpenAI introduced Instant Checkout in ChatGPT, enabling U.S. users to purchase products directly from Etsy and, soon, from over a million Shopify merchants without exiting the conversation. Shoppers can browse items, read reviews, and finalize purchases with a single tap using Apple Pay, Google Pay, Stripe, or a credit card. This update signifies a step towards transforming online shopping by consolidating product discovery, recommendations, and payments into one interface.

OpenAI introduces budget-friendly ChatGPT Go to Indonesian users

OpenAI launched its economical ChatGPT Go plan in Indonesia for Rp 75,000 ($4.50) monthly, following its initial release in India. This mid-tier plan, which offers increased usage limits, image generation, file uploads, and improved memory compared to the free version, enters the market in direct competition with Google’s new AI Plus plan in Indonesia.

OpenAI strengthens ChatGPT regulations for teens due to safety worries

CEO Sam Altman announced revised policies for ChatGPT users under 18, implementing stricter safeguards around sensitive conversations. The company stated it will block flirtatious interactions with minors and enhance protections concerning discussions of suicide, even escalating serious cases to parents or authorities. This action comes as OpenAI faces a wrongful death lawsuit linked to alleged chatbot interactions, emphasizing growing concerns about the mental health risks associated with AI companions.

OpenAI releases GPT-5-Codex for enhanced AI coding capabilities

OpenAI launched GPT-5-Codex, a new iteration of its AI coding agent capable of devoting anywhere from a few seconds to seven hours to a task, depending on its complexity. The company claims this adaptive approach allows the model to surpass GPT-5 on key coding metrics, including bug fixes and large-scale refactoring. This update is part of OpenAI’s effort to maintain Codex’s competitiveness in a rapidly expanding market that now includes rivals like Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot.

OpenAI reorganizes team responsible for ChatGPT’s personality

OpenAI is restructuring its Model Behavior team, the small yet influential group that contributes to shaping the AI’s interaction style. This approximately 14-person team is being integrated into the broader Post Training group, now reporting to lead researcher Max Schwarzer. Meanwhile, founding leader Joanne Jang is establishing a new unit called OAI Labs, which will concentrate on prototyping novel methods for human-AI collaboration.

August 2025

OpenAI to bolster ChatGPT safeguards following teen suicide lawsuit

OpenAI, facing a lawsuit from the parents of a 16-year-old who died by suicide, announced in its blog that it has implemented new safeguards for ChatGPT, including improved detection of mental health risks and parental control features. The AI company stated these updates aim to provide stronger protections for suicide-related conversations and give parents greater oversight of their children’s usage.

xAI alleges Apple’s App Store practices unfairly benefit OpenAI

Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, filed a federal lawsuit in Texas against Apple and OpenAI, asserting that the two companies colluded to monopolize key markets and exclude rivals.

OpenAI targets India with more affordable monthly ChatGPT subscription

OpenAI introduced its most economical subscription plan, ChatGPT Go, in India, priced at 399 rupees per month (approximately $4.57). This initiative aims to broaden OpenAI’s presence in its second-largest market, offering enhanced access to the latest GPT-5 model and additional features.

ChatGPT mobile app generates $2B in revenue, $2.91 per install

Since its launch in May 2023, ChatGPT’s mobile app has accumulated $2 billion in global consumer spending, significantly outperforming competitors like Claude, Copilot, and Grok by roughly 30 times, according to Appfigures. This year alone, the app has generated $1.35 billion, a 673% increase from the same period in 2024, averaging nearly $193 million monthly, or 53 times more than its closest rival, Grok.

OpenAI retains various GPT models despite GPT-5 release

Despite introducing GPT-5 as a “universal” AI, OpenAI continues to offer several older AI options, including GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, and o3. Users can select between new “Auto,” “Fast,” and “Thinking” modes for GPT-5, and paid subscribers regain access to previous models like GPT-4o and GPT-4.1.

Sam Altman discusses GPT-5 issues and “chart crime” during Reddit AMA

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman informed Reddit users that GPT-5’s initial “dumber” performance was caused by a router problem and pledged to implement fixes, double rate limits for Plus users, and provide transparency on which model is generating responses. He also dismissed the infamous “chart crime” from the live presentation.

OpenAI reveals GPT-5, a more intelligent, task-capable ChatGPT

OpenAI launched GPT-5, a next-generation AI that is not only more intelligent but also more functional—capable of handling tasks such as coding applications, managing calendars, and creating research summaries—while autonomously determining the most efficient or thorough method to answer your inquiries.

OpenAI provides ChatGPT Enterprise to federal agencies for merely $1

OpenAI is making a significant move into federal government operations, offering ChatGPT Enterprise to agencies for just $1 for the upcoming year. This initiative follows the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) adding OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic to its approved AI vendor list, allowing agencies to access these tools through pre-established contracts without needing to negotiate pricing.

OpenAI re-engages with open source through new AI models

OpenAI introduced its first open source language models since GPT-2, releasing two new open-weight AI models: gpt-oss-120b, a high-performance model operable on a single Nvidia GPU, and gpt-oss-20b, a lighter model optimized for laptop use. This move occurs amidst increasing competition in the global AI market and a push for more open technology in the U.S. and internationally.

ChatGPT approaches 700M weekly users, quadrupling growth within a year

ChatGPT’s rapid expansion is accelerating. OpenAI reported the chatbot was on track to reach 700 million weekly active users in the first week of August, an increase from 500 million at the end of March. Nick Turley, OpenAI’s VP and head of the ChatGPT app, emphasized the app’s growth on X, noting it has quadrupled in size over the past year.

July 2025

ChatGPT now offers a study mode

OpenAI introduced Study Mode, a new ChatGPT feature designed to encourage critical thinking by prompting students to engage actively with material instead of passively receiving answers. The tool is currently rolling out to Free, Plus, Pro, and Team users, with availability for Edu subscribers anticipated in the coming weeks.

Altman cautions that ChatGPT therapy lacks confidentiality

ChatGPT users should exercise caution when seeking emotional support from AI, as the AI industry lacks safeguards for sensitive conversations, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated on a recent episode of This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von. He noted that, unlike human therapists, AI tools are not bound by doctor-patient confidentiality.

ChatGPT processes 2.5B prompts daily

ChatGPT now receives 2.5 billion prompts daily from users worldwide, including approximately 330 million from the U.S. This volume is more than double what CEO Sam Altman reported just eight months prior, underscoring the chatbot’s explosive growth.

OpenAI introduces a general-purpose agent within ChatGPT

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Agent, which performs a wide array of computer-based tasks on behalf of users and integrates multiple functionalities like Operator and Deep Research, according to the company. OpenAI states the agent can automatically navigate a user’s calendar, draft editable presentations and slideshows, run code, shop online, and manage intricate workflows from start to finish, all within a secure virtual environment.

Research highlights significant risks associated with AI therapy chatbots

Researchers at Stanford University have observed that therapy chatbots powered by large language models can sometimes stigmatize individuals with mental health conditions or respond in ways that are inappropriate or potentially harmful. While chatbots are “being utilized as companions, confidants, and therapists,” the study identified “significant risks.”

OpenAI postpones open model release once more

CEO Sam Altman stated that the company is delaying the release of its open model, which had previously been postponed by a month earlier this summer. The ChatGPT developer, who initially aimed for a mid-July release, has indefinitely deferred its launch to conduct additional safety testing.

OpenAI rumored to launch an AI browser in upcoming weeks

OpenAI intends to release an AI-powered web browser to challenge Alphabet’s Google Chrome. This browser will maintain some user interactions within ChatGPT, rather than directing individuals to external websites.

ChatGPT pilots new, undisclosed feature dubbed “study together”

Some ChatGPT users have observed a new feature labeled “Study Together” appearing in their list of available tools. This represents the chatbot’s initiative to become a more effective educational aid, moving beyond simply providing answers to prompts. There is also speculation about a feature allowing multiple users to join a chat, akin to a study group.

ChatGPT referrals to news sites increase, but insufficient to counteract search declines

Referrals from ChatGPT to news publishers are growing. However, this increase is not enough to offset the reduction in clicks, as more users now get their news directly from AI or AI-powered search results, according to a report by digital market intelligence firm Similarweb. Since Google launched its AI Overviews in May 2024, the proportion of news searches that do not result in clicks on news websites has climbed from 56% to nearly 69% by May 2025.

June 2025

OpenAI leverages Google’s AI chips for its products

OpenAI has begun utilizing Google’s AI chips to power ChatGPT and other offerings, as reported by Reuters. The ChatGPT developer is a primary purchaser of Nvidia’s GPUs, employing these AI chips to train models, and this marks OpenAI’s first significant use of non-Nvidia chips.

New MIT study implies ChatGPT may impair critical thinking abilities

Researchers from MIT’s Media Lab observed the brain activity of writers across 32 regions. They found that ChatGPT users exhibited minimal brain engagement and consistently underperformed in neural, linguistic, and behavioral aspects. To conduct the experiment, the lab divided 54 participants from the Boston area into three groups, each comprising individuals aged 18 to 39. Participants were instructed to write multiple SAT essays using tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, the Google search engine, or no tools at all.

ChatGPT recorded 30 million downloads last month

The ChatGPT app for iOS was downloaded 29.6 million times in the preceding 28 days, while TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X collectively accumulated 32.9 million downloads during the same period, representing a difference of approximately 10.6%, according to a ZDNET report citing Similarweb’s X post.

An average ChatGPT query consumes enough energy to power a lightbulb for a few minutes

Sam Altman stated that the average ChatGPT query uses approximately one-fifteenth of a teaspoon of water, equivalent to 0.000083 gallons of water, or the energy required to power a lightbulb for a couple of minutes, as per Business Insider. Additionally, the chatbot requires 0.34 watt-hours of electricity to operate.

OpenAI unveils o3-pro, an advanced iteration of its o3 AI reasoning model

OpenAI has launched o3-pro, an enhanced version of its o3, a reasoning model introduced earlier this year by the ChatGPT developer. O3-pro is accessible to ChatGPT and Team users and through the API, with Enterprise and Edu users gaining access in the third week of June.

ChatGPT’s conversational voice mode receives an upgrade

OpenAI enhanced ChatGPT’s conversational voice mode for all paid users across various markets and platforms. The startup introduced an update to Advanced Voice that allows users to engage in more natural and fluid spoken conversations with ChatGPT. This feature also simplifies language translation, the company stated.

ChatGPT introduces new features: meeting recording and connectors for Google Drive, Box, and others

OpenAI’s ChatGPT now offers new functionalities for business users, including integrations with various cloud services, meeting recordings, and MCP connection support for linking to tools for in-depth research. This feature enables ChatGPT to retrieve information across users’ own services to address their queries. For instance, an analyst could leverage the company’s slide deck and documents to formulate an investment thesis.

May 2025

OpenAI CFO: Hardware to fuel ChatGPT’s expansion

OpenAI plans to acquire Jony Ive’s device startup io for $6.4 billion. Sarah Friar, OpenAI’s CFO, believes that hardware will significantly enhance ChatGPT and expand OpenAI’s reach to a wider audience in the future.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT introduces its AI coding agent, Codex

OpenAI has launched its AI coding agent, Codex, powered by codex-1, a version of its o3 AI reasoning model specifically designed for software engineering tasks. OpenAI claims codex-1 generates more precise and “cleaner” code than o3. The coding agent may require anywhere from one to 30 minutes to complete tasks such as writing simple features, fixing bugs, answering questions about your codebase, and running tests.

Sam Altman seeks to personalize ChatGPT by monitoring all facets of a user’s life

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, stated during a recent AI event hosted by VC firm Sequoia that he aims for ChatGPT to record and recall every detail of a person’s life when an attendee inquired about how ChatGPT could become more personalized.

OpenAI deploys its GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini AI models in ChatGPT

OpenAI stated in a post on X that it has launched its GPT-4.1 and GPT4.1 mini AI models in ChatGPT.

OpenAI has introduced a new feature for ChatGPT Deep Research to analyze code repositories on GitHub. The ChatGPT Deep Research feature, currently in beta, allows developers to 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, according to an OpenAI spokesperson.

OpenAI initiates new data residency program in Asia

After launching a data residency program in Europe in February, OpenAI has now introduced a similar program in Asian countries including India, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea. This new program will be available to users of ChatGPT Enterprise, ChatGPT Edu, and API. It aims to help organizations in Asia meet their local data sovereignty requirements when using OpenAI’s products.

OpenAI to launch initiative for AI infrastructure development

OpenAI is unveiling a program named OpenAI for Countries, designed to develop the necessary local infrastructure to better serve international AI clients. The AI startup will collaborate with governments to assist in increasing data center capacity and customizing OpenAI’s products to meet specific language and local needs. OpenAI for Countries is part of efforts to support the company’s expansion of its AI data center Project Stargate to new locations outside the U.S., as per Bloomberg.

OpenAI commits to changes to avert future ChatGPT sycophancy

OpenAI has announced its intention to modify its procedures for updating the AI models that power ChatGPT, following an update that caused the platform to become excessively flattering for many users.

April 2025

OpenAI explains why ChatGPT became excessively flattering and agreeable

OpenAI has published a post regarding the recent sycophancy issues with GPT-4o, the default AI model for ChatGPT, which led the company to revert a model update released last week. CEO Sam Altman acknowledged the problem on Sunday and confirmed two days later that the GPT-4o update was being rolled back. OpenAI is working on “additional fixes” for the model’s personality. Over the weekend, social media users criticized the new model for making ChatGPT too validating and agreeable, quickly turning it into a popular meme.

OpenAI addresses “bug” allowing minors to engage in inappropriate conversations

An issue within OpenAI’s ChatGPT allowed the chatbot to generate graphic erotic content for accounts registered by users under the age of 18, as demonstrated by TechCrunch’s testing, a fact later confirmed by OpenAI. “Protecting 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,” a spokesperson informed TechCrunch via email. “In this case, a bug allowed responses outside those guidelines, and we are actively deploying a fix to limit these generations.”

ChatGPT assists users with online shopping via recommendations, images, and product reviews

OpenAI has integrated several features into its ChatGPT search, its web search tool within ChatGPT, to offer users an enhanced online shopping experience. The company states that individuals can pose highly specific questions using natural language and receive customized results. The chatbot provides recommendations, images, and reviews for products across various categories, including fashion, beauty, home goods, and electronics.

OpenAI seeks for its AI model to leverage cloud models for support

OpenAI leaders have been discussing enabling the open model to connect with OpenAI’s cloud-hosted models to improve its capability to answer complex questions, two sources familiar with the situation informed TechCrunch.

OpenAI targets making its new “open” AI model market-leading

OpenAI is preparing to launch an AI system that will be openly accessible, allowing users to download it freely without any API restrictions. Aidan Clark, OpenAI’s VP of research, is spearheading the development of this open model, which is in its very early stages, sources familiar with the situation told TechCrunch.

OpenAI’s GPT-4.1 possibly less aligned than previous models

OpenAI released a new AI model named GPT-4.1 in mid-April. However, multiple independent tests suggest that the model is less reliable than prior OpenAI releases. The company skipped that step—sending safety cards for GPT-4.1—claiming in a statement to TechCrunch that “GPT-4.1 is not a frontier model, so there won’t be a separate system card released for it.”

OpenAI’s o3 AI model performs below initial benchmark expectations

Concerns have arisen regarding OpenAI’s transparency and model testing procedures after a discrepancy in benchmark results was detected between first- and third-party evaluations for the o3 AI model. OpenAI introduced o3 in December, claiming the model could resolve approximately 25% of questions on FrontierMath, a challenging math problem set. Epoch AI, the research institute behind FrontierMath, found that o3 achieved a score of approximately 10%, significantly lower than OpenAI’s highest reported score.

OpenAI launches Flex processing for more economical, slower AI tasks

OpenAI has introduced a new API feature called Flex processing that allows users to employ AI models at a reduced cost but with extended response times and occasional resource unavailability. Flex processing is available in beta on the o3 and o4-mini reasoning models for non-production tasks such as model evaluations, data enrichment, and asynchronous workloads.

OpenAI’s newest AI models now include a biorisk safeguard

OpenAI has deployed a new system to monitor its AI reasoning models, o3 and o4 mini, for biological and chemical threats. The system is designed to prevent models from offering advice that could potentially lead to harmful attacks, as detailed in OpenAI’s safety report.

OpenAI introduces its newest reasoning models, o3 and o4-mini

OpenAI has unveiled two new reasoning models, o3 and o4 mini, just two days after launching GPT-4.1. The company asserts o3 is its most advanced reasoning model to date, while o4-mini is said to offer a balance of price, speed, and performance. These new models distinguish themselves from previous reasoning models by their ability to utilize ChatGPT features like web browsing, coding, and image processing and generation. However, they exhibit more hallucinations than several of OpenAI’s earlier models.

OpenAI adds new section to ChatGPT for simpler access to AI-generated images across all user tiers

OpenAI introduced a new section called “library” to simplify image creation for users on mobile and web platforms, as per the company’s X post.

OpenAI may modify safeguards if competitors deploy “high-risk” AI

OpenAI announced on Tuesday that it might revise its safety standards if “another frontier AI developer releases a high-risk system without comparable safeguards.” This move highlights the increased pressure on commercial AI developers to rapidly implement models due to intensifying competition.

OpenAI is developing its own social media platform

OpenAI is currently in the preliminary stages of developing its own social media platform to compete with Elon Musk’s X and Mark Zuckerberg’s Instagram and Threads, according to The Verge. It is unclear whether OpenAI intends to launch the social network as a standalone application or integrate it into ChatGPT.

OpenAI to discontinue its largest AI model, GPT-4.5, from API in July

OpenAI will cease offering its largest AI model, GPT-4.5, via its API, despite its recent launch in late February. GPT-4.5 will remain available in a research preview for paying customers. Developers can utilize GPT-4.5 through OpenAI’s API until July 14, after which they will need to transition to GPT-4.1, released on April 14.

OpenAI launches GPT-4.1 AI models with a focus on coding

OpenAI has released three members of the GPT-4.1 model family—GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and GPT-4.1 nano—with a specific emphasis on coding capabilities. These models are accessible via the OpenAI API but not through ChatGPT. In the race to develop advanced programming models, GPT-4.1 will compete with AI models such as Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro, Anthropic’s Claude 3.7 Sonnet, and DeepSeek’s upgraded V3.

OpenAI to phase out ChatGPT’s GPT-4 by end of April

OpenAI intends to sunset GPT-4, an AI model introduced more than two years ago, and replace it with GPT-4o, the current default model, as per the changelog. This change will take effect on April 30. GPT-4 will continue to be available via OpenAI’s API.

OpenAI may soon release GPT-4.1

OpenAI may launch several new AI models, including GPT-4.1, soon, The Verge reported, citing anonymous sources. GPT-4.1 would represent an update to OpenAI’s GPT-4o, which was released last year. The list of upcoming models reportedly includes GPT-4.1 and smaller versions such as GPT-4.1 mini and nano.

OpenAI updates ChatGPT to leverage information from prior conversations

OpenAI began updating ChatGPT to enable the chatbot to recall previous conversations with a user and tailor its responses based on that context. This feature is initially rolling out to ChatGPT Pro and Plus users, with an exclusion for those in the U.K., EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

OpenAI developing watermarks for ChatGPT-generated images

It appears OpenAI is developing a watermarking feature for images generated using GPT-4o. AI researcher Tibor Blaho identified a new “ImageGen” watermark feature in the latest beta of ChatGPT’s Android app. Blaho also discovered mentions of other tools: “Structured Thoughts,” “Reasoning Recap,” “CoT Search Tool,” and “l1239dk1.”

OpenAI provides free ChatGPT Plus to U.S., Canadian college students

OpenAI is offering its $20-per-month ChatGPT Plus subscription tier at no cost to all college students in the U.S. and Canada until the end of May. This offer will grant millions of students access to OpenAI’s premium service, which includes the company’s GPT-4o model, image generation, voice interaction, and research tools not available in the free version.

ChatGPT users have created over 700M images to date

More than 130 million users have produced over 700 million images since ChatGPT received the upgraded image generator on March 25, according to OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap. The image generator became available to all ChatGPT users on March 31 and quickly gained viral attention for its ability to create Ghibli-style photos.

OpenAI’s o3 model potentially more expensive to operate than initially projected

The Arc Prize Foundation, developer of the AI benchmark tool ARC-AGI, has revised the estimated computing costs for OpenAI’s o3 “reasoning” model managed by ARC-AGI. The organization initially estimated that the best-performing configuration of o3 it tested, o3 high, would cost approximately $3,000 to solve a single problem. The Foundation now believes the cost could be substantially higher, potentially around $30,000 per task.

OpenAI CEO warns capacity constraints will lead to product delays

In a series of posts on X, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that the popularity of the company’s new image-generation tool might cause product releases to be delayed. “We 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,” he wrote.

March 2025

OpenAI intends to launch a new ‘open’ AI language model

OpenAI plans to release its “first” open language model since GPT-2 “in the coming months.” The company intends to host developer events to gather feedback and eventually display prototypes of the model. The initial developer event is scheduled for San Francisco, with subsequent sessions planned for Europe and Asia.

OpenAI lifts ChatGPT’s image generation restrictions

OpenAI made a notable adjustment to its content moderation policies following the viral success of its new image generator in ChatGPT, which gained popularity for its ability to create Studio Ghibli-style images. The company has updated its policies to permit ChatGPT to generate images of public figures, hateful symbols, and racial features when requested. OpenAI had previously declined such prompts due to potential controversy or harm. However, the company has now “evolved” its approach, as stated in a blog post authored by Joanne Jang, lead for OpenAI’s model behavior.

OpenAI adopts Anthropic’s protocol for connecting AI models with data

OpenAI aims to integrate Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) into all its products, including the ChatGPT desktop app. MCP, an open-source standard, helps AI models generate more accurate and relevant responses to specific queries and allows developers to create bidirectional links between data sources and AI applications like chatbots. The protocol is currently available in the Agents SDK, with support for the ChatGPT desktop app and Responses API coming soon, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated.

The latest update to the image generator on OpenAI’s ChatGPT has led to a proliferation of AI-generated memes in the distinct style of Studio Ghibli, the Japanese animation studio known for blockbusters like “My Neighbor Totoro” and “Spirited Away.” This surge of Ghibli-esque images has raised questions about whether OpenAI has infringed copyright laws, particularly as the company already faces legal action for using source material without authorization.

OpenAI forecasts revenue to triple to $12.7 billion this year

OpenAI projects its revenue to triple to $12.7 billion in 2025, driven by the performance of its paid AI software, Bloomberg reported, citing an anonymous source. While the startup does not anticipate achieving positive cash flow until 2029, it expects revenue to increase significantly in 2026, surpassing $29.4 billion, according to the report.

ChatGPT’s image-generation feature receives an upgrade

OpenAI on Tuesday rolled out a significant enhancement to ChatGPT’s image-generation capabilities: ChatGPT can now utilize the GPT-4o model to directly generate and edit images and photos. The feature became live earlier this week in ChatGPT and Sora, OpenAI’s AI video-generation tool, for subscribers of the company’s Pro plan, priced at $200 per month, and will soon be available to ChatGPT Plus subscribers and developers using the company’s API service. However, CEO Sam Altman stated on Wednesday that the release of the image generation feature to free users would be delayed due to higher demand than the company anticipated.

OpenAI reveals leadership changes

Brad Lightcap, OpenAI’s chief operating officer, will now oversee the company’s global expansion and manage corporate partnerships as CEO Sam Altman shifts his focus to research and products, according to a blog post from OpenAI. Lightcap, who previously collaborated with Altman at Y Combinator, joined the Microsoft-backed startup in 2018. OpenAI also announced that Mark Chen would assume the expanded role of chief research officer, and Julia Villagra would become chief people officer.

OpenAI’s AI voice assistant now boasts advanced features

OpenAI has updated its AI voice assistant with enhanced chatting capabilities, as shown in a video posted on Monday (March 24) to the company’s official media channels. The update enables real-time conversations, and the AI assistant is reportedly more personable and less prone to interrupting users. Users on ChatGPT’s free tier can now access the new version of Advanced Voice Mode, while paying users will receive answers that are “more direct, engaging, concise, specific, and creative,” an OpenAI spokesperson informed TechCrunch.

OpenAI, Meta engage in discussions with Reliance in India

OpenAI and Meta have separately held discussions with Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries regarding potential collaborations to improve their AI services in the country, as per a report by The Information. A key topic under discussion is Reliance Jio distributing OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Reliance has proposed selling OpenAI’s models to businesses in India via an application programming interface (API) to integrate AI into their operations. Meta also plans to strengthen 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.

OpenAI confronts European privacy complaint over chatbot’s defamatory fabrications

Noyb, a privacy rights advocacy group, is supporting an individual in Norway who was alarmed to discover that ChatGPT was disseminating false information about him, claiming he had been convicted of killing two of his children and attempting to harm a third. “The GDPR is explicit. Personal data must be accurate,” stated Joakim Söderberg, data protection lawyer at Noyb. “If it’s not, users have the right to have it corrected to reflect the truth. Simply displaying a tiny disclaimer to ChatGPT users that the chatbot can make errors is clearly insufficient. You cannot just spread false information and then add a small disclaimer stating that everything you said may not be true.”

OpenAI enhances its transcription and voice-generating AI models

OpenAI has incorporated new transcription and voice-generating AI models into its APIs: a text-to-speech model, “gpt-4o-mini-tts,” which delivers more nuanced and realistic speech, as well as two speech-to-text models named “gpt-4o-transcribe” and “gpt-4o-mini-transcribe”. The company asserts these are improved versions of existing models and exhibit fewer hallucinations.

OpenAI introduces o1-pro, a more robust version of its o1 model

OpenAI has released o1-pro in its developer API. OpenAI states that its o1-pro uses more computing power than its o1 “reasoning” AI model to provide “consistently better responses.” It is exclusively available to select developers who have spent at least $5 on OpenAI API services. OpenAI charges $150 for every million tokens (approximately 750,000 words) input into the model and $600 for every million tokens the model generates. This makes it twice as expensive as OpenAI’s GPT-4.5 for input and 10 times the price of regular o1.

OpenAI research head Noam Brown posits AI “reasoning” models could have emerged decades earlier

Noam Brown, who leads AI reasoning research at OpenAI, believes that specific types of AI models for “reasoning” could have been developed 20 years ago if researchers had grasped the correct methodology and algorithms.

OpenAI claims to have trained an AI skilled in creative writing

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated, in a post on X, that the company has trained a “new model” that is “really good” at creative writing. He shared a lengthy sample from the model, generated from the prompt “Please write a metafictional literary short story about AI and grief.” OpenAI has not extensively explored AI for fiction writing, primarily focusing on structured, predictable domains such as math and programming. And it turns out that it might not be as proficient at creative writing after all.

OpenAI releases new tools to aid businesses in constructing AI agents

OpenAI rolled out new tools designed to assist developers and businesses in building AI agents—automated systems capable of independently accomplishing tasks—using the company’s AI models and frameworks. These tools are part of OpenAI’s new Responses API, which enables enterprises to develop customized AI agents that can perform web searches, scan company files, and navigate websites, similar to OpenAI’s Operator product. The Responses API effectively replaces OpenAI’s Assistants API, which the company plans to discontinue in the first half of 2026.

OpenAI reportedly plans monthly charges up to $20,000 for specialized AI ‘agents’

OpenAI intends to release several “agent” products customized for various applications, including sorting and ranking sales leads and software engineering, according to a report from The Information. One, a “high-income knowledge worker” agent, is reportedly priced at $2,000 per month. Another, a software developer agent, is said to cost $10,000 monthly. The most expensive rumored agents, purportedly targeting “PhD-level research,” are expected to cost $20,000 per month. This astonishing figure indicates the significant capital OpenAI currently requires: the company incurred approximately $5 billion in losses last year after covering operational and other expenses. It remains unclear when these agentic tools might launch or which customers will be eligible to purchase them.

ChatGPT now offers direct code editing functionality

The latest version of the macOS ChatGPT app allows users to edit code directly within supported developer tools, including Xcode, VS Code, and JetBrains. ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team subscribers can currently use this feature, and the company plans to roll it out to more users, including Enterprise, Edu, and free users.

ChatGPT’s weekly active users double in under 6 months due to new releases

According to a new report from VC firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), OpenAI’s AI chatbot, ChatGPT, experienced robust growth in the latter half of 2024. It took ChatGPT nine months to increase its weekly active users from 100 million in November 2023 to 200 million in August 2024, but it then doubled that number in less than six months, according to the report. ChatGPT’s weekly active users grew to 300 million by December 2024 and 400 million by February 2025. ChatGPT has seen significant recent growth, attributed to the introduction of new models and features, such as GPT-4o with multimodal capabilities. ChatGPT usage spiked from April to May 2024, shortly after that model’s launch.

February 2025

OpenAI discontinues o3 AI model for a ‘unified’ next-generation release

OpenAI has effectively canceled the release of o3 in favor of what CEO Sam Altman is terming a “simplified” product offering. In a post on X, Altman announced that, in the coming months, OpenAI will launch a model called GPT-5 that “integrates a lot of [OpenAI’s] technology,” including o3, into ChatGPT and its API. Consequently, OpenAI no longer plans to release o3 as a standalone model.

ChatGPT may consume less power than previously thought

A frequently cited statistic claims that ChatGPT requires approximately 3 watt-hours of power to answer a single question. Using OpenAI’s latest default model for ChatGPT, GPT-4o, as a reference, nonprofit AI research institute Epoch AI found the average ChatGPT query consumes about 0.3 watt-hours. However, this analysis does not account for the additional energy costs incurred by ChatGPT features such as image generation or input processing.

OpenAI now provides greater insight into its o3-mini model’s thought process

In response to competition from rivals like DeepSeek, OpenAI is altering how its o3-mini model communicates its step-by-step “thought” process. ChatGPT users will observe an updated “chain of thought” that displays more of the model’s “reasoning” steps and how it arrived at answers to questions.

ChatGPT web search now available without login

OpenAI is now enabling anyone to use ChatGPT web search without needing to log in. While OpenAI had previously permitted users to ask ChatGPT questions without signing in, responses were limited to the chatbot’s last training update. This functionality applies only through ChatGPT.com; to use ChatGPT in any form via the native mobile app, a login is still required.

OpenAI unveils new ChatGPT agent for ‘deep research’

OpenAI announced a new AI “agent” called deep research that is designed to assist individuals in conducting in-depth, complex research using ChatGPT. OpenAI states the “agent” is intended for scenarios where a quick answer or summary is insufficient, and a diligent consideration of information from multiple websites and other sources is necessary.

January 2025

OpenAI utilized a subreddit to evaluate AI persuasion

OpenAI employed the subreddit r/ChangeMyView to assess the persuasive capabilities of its AI reasoning models. OpenAI collects user posts from the subreddit and instructs its AI models to formulate replies, within a controlled environment, aimed at altering the Reddit user’s perspective on a given topic. The company then presents these responses to testers, who evaluate the argument’s persuasiveness, and finally, OpenAI compares the AI models’ responses to human replies for the same post.

OpenAI releases o3-mini, its newest ‘reasoning’ model

OpenAI launched a new AI “reasoning” model, o3-mini, the latest in the company’s o family of models. OpenAI first previewed the model in December alongside a more capable system called o3. OpenAI is promoting its new model as both “powerful” and “affordable.”

ChatGPT mobile users are 85% male, according to report

A new report from app analytics firm Appfigures revealed that over half of ChatGPT’s mobile users are under age 25, with individuals between ages 50 and 64 forming the second-largest age demographic. The gender disparity among ChatGPT users is even more pronounced. Appfigures estimates that across all age groups, men constitute 84.5% of total users.

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT plan for U.S. government agencies

OpenAI launched ChatGPT Gov designed to offer U.S. government agencies an additional means of accessing the technology. ChatGPT Gov includes many of the features found in OpenAI’s corporate-focused tier, ChatGPT Enterprise. OpenAI states that ChatGPT Gov enables agencies to more easily manage their security, privacy, and compliance, and could accelerate internal authorization of OpenAI’s tools for handling non-public sensitive data.

More teens utilize ChatGPT for schoolwork, despite its flaws

Younger Gen Z individuals are increasingly adopting ChatGPT for schoolwork, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center. In a follow-up to its 2023 poll on ChatGPT usage among young people, Pew questioned approximately 1,400 U.S.-based teens aged 13 to 17 about their use of ChatGPT for homework or other school-related assignments. Twenty-six percent reported doing so, double the number from two years ago. Just over half of the polled teens believed it was acceptable to use ChatGPT for researching new subjects. However, considering ChatGPT’s potential shortcomings, these results could be a cause for concern.

OpenAI indicates it may retain deleted Operator data for up to 90 days

OpenAI states that it might store chats and associated screenshots from customers using Operator, the company’s AI “agent” tool, for up to 90 days—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, which is 60 days shorter than Operator’s.

OpenAI releases Operator, an AI agent capable of autonomous tasks

OpenAI is launching a research preview of Operator, a general-purpose AI agent that can assume control of a web browser and independently perform certain actions. Operator promises to automate tasks such as booking travel accommodations, making restaurant reservations, and online shopping.

OpenAI potentially previews agent tool for $200/month Pro plan users

Operator, OpenAI’s agent tool, could be released sooner than anticipated. Changes to ChatGPT’s codebase suggest that Operator will be offered as an early research preview to users on the $200 Pro subscription plan. Although these changes are not yet publicly visible, a user on X known as Choi identified these updates in ChatGPT’s client-side code. TechCrunch independently confirmed the same references to Operator on OpenAI’s website.

OpenAI trials phone number-only ChatGPT sign-ups

OpenAI has begun testing a feature that allows new ChatGPT users to register using only a phone number—no email required. This feature is currently in beta in the U.S. and India. However, users who create an account with their phone number cannot upgrade to one of OpenAI’s paid plans without email verification. Multi-factor authentication is also unsupported without a valid email.

ChatGPT now enables scheduling reminders and recurring tasks

ChatGPT’s new beta feature, called tasks, permits users to set simple reminders. For example, you can ask ChatGPT to remind you when your passport expires in six months, and the AI assistant will send a push notification on whichever platform you have tasks enabled. This feature will begin rolling out to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Pro users worldwide this week.

New ChatGPT feature allows users to assign traits such as ‘chatty’ and ‘Gen Z’

OpenAI is introducing a new method for users to customize their interactions with ChatGPT. Some users discovered they could specify a preferred name or nickname and “traits” they desired for the chatbot. OpenAI suggests characteristics like “Chatty,” “Encouraging,” and “Gen Z.” However, some users reported that the new options have disappeared, indicating they might have gone live prematurely.

FAQs:

What is ChatGPT? How does it function?

ChatGPT is a versatile chatbot that employs artificial intelligence to generate text based on user prompts, developed by the tech startup OpenAI. The chatbot uses GPT-4, a large language model that leverages deep learning to produce human-like text.

When was ChatGPT made public?

ChatGPT was released for public use on November 30, 2022.

What is the most recent version of ChatGPT?

Both the free version of ChatGPT and the paid ChatGPT Plus are regularly updated with new GPT models. The latest model is GPT-4o.

Is ChatGPT available for free?

A free version of ChatGPT is available, requiring only a sign-in, in addition to the paid version, ChatGPT Plus.

Who uses ChatGPT?

Anyone can use ChatGPT! A growing number of tech companies and search engines are integrating the chatbot to automate text or quickly answer user questions/concerns.

Which companies employ ChatGPT?

Many enterprises utilize ChatGPT, although others may restrict the use of the AI-powered tool.

Most recently, Microsoft announced at its 2023 Build conference that it is incorporating its ChatGPT-based Bing experience into Windows 11. A Brooklyn-based 3D display startup Looking Glass leverages ChatGPT to create holograms with which one can communicate. And the nonprofit organization Solana officially integrated the chatbot into its network with a ChatGPT plug-in aimed at end users to facilitate onboarding into the web3 space.

What does GPT signify in ChatGPT?

GPT stands for Generative Pre-Trained Transformer.

What is the distinction between ChatGPT and a chatbot?

A chatbot can be any software or system that engages in dialogue with a person but does not necessarily require AI power. For example, some chatbots are rules-based, providing pre-programmed responses to questions.

ChatGPT is AI-powered and employs LLM technology to generate text following a prompt.

Can ChatGPT compose essays?

Yes.

Is ChatGPT capable of committing libel?

Given the nature of how these models operate, they do not know or care whether something is true, only that it appears true. This poses a problem when using it for homework, certainly, but when it accuses someone of a crime they did not commit, that could very well constitute libel.

We will observe how the handling of problematic statements produced by ChatGPT unfolds in the coming months as technology and legal experts endeavor to address the industry’s fastest-moving challenge.

Does ChatGPT have a mobile application?

Yes, a free ChatGPT mobile app exists for both iOS and Android users.

What is the character limit for ChatGPT?

There is no officially documented character limit for ChatGPT. However, users have observed some limitations after approximately 500 words.

Does ChatGPT offer an API?

Yes, it was released on March 1, 2023.

What are some common daily uses for ChatGPT?

Everyday examples include programming, script generation, email responses, listicles, blog post ideas, summarization, and more.

What are some advanced applications of ChatGPT?

Advanced use cases include debugging code, working with programming languages, exploring scientific concepts, and solving complex problems.

How proficient is ChatGPT at writing code?

Its proficiency depends on the program’s nature. While ChatGPT can produce functional Python code, it cannot necessarily program an entire application. This is because ChatGPT sometimes lacks context awareness—meaning the generated code isn’t always appropriate for the specific context in which it is being used.

Can you save a ChatGPT conversation?

Yes. OpenAI allows users to save conversations within the ChatGPT interface, which are stored in the sidebar of the screen. There are no built-in sharing features yet.

Are there alternatives to ChatGPT?

Yes. There are multiple AI-powered chatbot competitors such as Together, Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude, and developers are creating open-source alternatives.

How does ChatGPT manage data privacy?

OpenAI has stated that individuals in “certain jurisdictions” (such as the EU) can object to the processing of their personal information by its AI models by completing this form. This includes the ability to request the deletion of AI-generated references about them. Although OpenAI notes it may not grant every request, as it must balance privacy requests against freedom of expression “in accordance with applicable laws.”

The web form for requesting data deletion about you is titled “OpenAI Personal Data Removal Request.”

In its privacy policy, the ChatGPT developer briefly acknowledges the objection requirements linked to relying on “legitimate interest” (LI), directing users to further information about requesting an opt-out—when it states: “See here for instructions on how you can opt out of our use of your information to train our models.”

What controversies have surrounded ChatGPT?

Recently, Discord announced its integration of OpenAI’s technology into its bot named Clyde, where two users manipulated Clyde into providing instructions for manufacturing the illegal drug methamphetamine (meth) and the incendiary mixture napalm.

An Australian mayor has publicly declared he may sue OpenAI for defamation due to ChatGPT’s false assertions that he had served prison time for bribery. This would mark the first defamation lawsuit against the text-generating service.

CNET faced controversy after Futurism reported that the publication was publishing articles under an enigmatic byline entirely generated by AI. The private equity company owning CNET, Red Ventures, was accused of using ChatGPT for SEO farming, even if the information was inaccurate.

Several major school systems and colleges, including New York City Public Schools, have prohibited ChatGPT from their networks and devices. They contend that the AI hinders the learning process by encouraging plagiarism and misinformation, a claim that not every educator agrees with.

There have also been instances of ChatGPT accusing individuals of false crimes.

Where can I find examples of ChatGPT prompts?

Various marketplaces host and offer ChatGPT prompts, either at no cost or for a nominal fee. One such platform is PromptBase. Another is ChatX. More are launched daily.

Can ChatGPT be detected?

Poorly. Several tools claim to identify ChatGPT-generated text, but in our tests, they are inconsistent at best.

Are ChatGPT conversations public?

No. However, OpenAI recently disclosed a bug, since rectified, that exposed the titles of some users’ conversations to others on the service.

What lawsuits involve ChatGPT?

None specifically target ChatGPT. However, OpenAI is involved in at least one lawsuit that has implications for AI systems trained on publicly available data, which would affect ChatGPT.

Are there plagiarism concerns with ChatGPT?

Yes. Text-generating AI models like ChatGPT tend to reproduce content from their training data.

This story is continuously updated with new information.

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