Researchers have discovered that the latest public version of ChatGPT can be manipulated into generating sexualised and graphic violent images through carefully modified prompts, raising fresh concerns about AI safety and content moderation. The findings were made by British AI security company Mindgard, which specializes in testing and exposing vulnerabilities in artificial intelligence systems. How…
ChatGPT has become the fastest application in history to reach one billion monthly active users, achieving the milestone just three and a half years after its launch in November 2022. According to data from market intelligence firm Sensor Tower, the OpenAI chatbot surpassed the previous record held by Google Maps, which took approximately five years…
OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman has revealed that younger generations are increasingly relying on ChatGPT not just for online searches, but also for personal guidance and everyday decision-making. Altman made the remarks during Sequoia Capital’s AI Ascent event held in May, where he discussed how different age groups interact with artificial intelligence tools. According…
OpenAI has announced plans to begin displaying adverts on ChatGPT for certain users, marking a major shift in how the popular AI tool is monetised. The trial phase will initially roll out in the United States and will affect users on the free version of ChatGPT, as well as subscribers to a new lower-cost plan…
OpenAI has released new data suggesting that a small percentage of ChatGPT users may display signs of serious mental health conditions, including psychosis, mania, or suicidal thoughts. According to the company, around 0.07% of active weekly users show possible indicators of mental health emergencies. While OpenAI described such cases as “extremely rare,” the figure could…
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered web browser called ChatGPT Atlas, in a bold move to challenge industry giants such as Google, which dominates the market with Chrome. Unveiled on Tuesday, ChatGPT Atlas is initially available for Apple’s macOS and is designed around OpenAI’s flagship chatbot rather than the traditional…
The parents of a 16-year-old boy in California have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, alleging that the company’s chatbot ChatGPT contributed to their son’s death by suicide. The complaint, submitted Tuesday in California Superior Court, claims that the teenager, identified as Adam Raine, became emotionally dependent on the chatbot…
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5, the newest version of the artificial intelligence model powering ChatGPT, claiming it delivers performance equivalent to a PhD-level expert across various disciplines, including writing and coding. Described as “smarter, faster, and more useful,” GPT-5 is being positioned by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as a major leap forward for AI-driven conversations. “It’s…
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has raised $40 billion in fresh funding to accelerate artificial intelligence research, expand its computing infrastructure, and enhance its technology offerings. Announcing the investment in a blog post on Monday, OpenAI revealed that the latest funding round values the company at $300 billion. The investment will drive advancements in AI…
Elon Musk is spearheading an investor group that has made a staggering $97.4 billion offer to acquire OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. If successful, the deal could dramatically alter the landscape of artificial intelligence and reignite Musk’s influence over the organization he co-founded in 2015. The move, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, follows…
OpenAI has launched a beta feature called “Tasks” for ChatGPT, enabling users to schedule reminders and future actions. This feature aims to expand ChatGPT’s capabilities beyond real-time interactions, making it function more like a digital assistant. Available to Plus, Team, and Pro subscribers, the Tasks feature allows users to schedule various activities, such as daily…
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence powerhouse, is reportedly considering launching its own web browser, potentially disrupting Google’s dominance in the space. Following the recent debut of its ChatGPT Search feature, OpenAI’s new browser, tentatively named NLWeb (Natural Language Web), could integrate seamlessly with its AI suite, offering a more intuitive and conversational browsing experience. According to…
OpenAI has expressed concerns that users might develop emotional dependence on ChatGPT’s new human-like voice mode, which has the potential to alter the way people interact with technology. This concern was highlighted in a recent safety review conducted by OpenAI, following the rollout of the advanced voice feature to paid users. The new voice mode,…
OpenAI has unveiled an advanced voice mode for ChatGPT, offering a more lifelike and interactive experience for users. The new feature, available initially to a select group of subscribers on the “Plus” plan, allows the AI to engage in real-time conversations, respond naturally to interruptions, and even reflect emotional cues based on a speaker’s tone….
Apple’s ambitious plans to integrate AI features into its iPhones are hitting a significant roadblock in China, where ChatGPT is banned. As the tech giant prepares to launch its new AI-enhanced iPhones, it must navigate strict Chinese regulations and find a local partner to fill the gap left by the ban on OpenAI’s technology. Earlier…
A recent study indicates that despite the significant hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) products like ChatGPT, regular usage remains low. The research, conducted by the Reuters Institute and Oxford University, surveyed 12,000 individuals across six countries, including the UK, and found that only 2% of British respondents use these tools daily. However, younger demographics are…
Actor Scarlett Johansson has expressed shock and anger over the use of a synthetic voice in ChatGPT, released by OpenAI, which she claims closely resembles her own. In a statement to CNN on Monday, Johansson criticized OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for the similarity and announced legal steps to address the issue. The controversy erupted after…
OpenAI has introduced its latest iteration of the ChatGPT AI chatbot, named GPT-4o, promising enhanced capabilities and a more engaging conversational experience for users. Unlike previous models, GPT-4o will be available to all users, including non-subscribers, boasting faster processing speeds and a chattier demeanour, sometimes even flirting in its responses. The upgraded version incorporates advanced…
In a strategic move to compete in the dynamic field of generative artificial intelligence, Google has launched Gemini, touted as its most advanced AI model to date. The tech giant aims to harness Gemini’s capabilities to enhance everything from consumer apps to Android smartphones, positioning itself as a formidable contender against OpenAI’s GPT models. Describing…
In the latest release of Wikipedia’s annual roundup, the top 25 most viewed pages of 2023 offer a snapshot of global interests, spanning artificial intelligence innovation, notable deaths, and the rising influence of Indian users on the platform. Run by the nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation, Wikipedia has garnered an astounding 84 billion page views in 2023,…
OpenAI, the groundbreaking company responsible for the viral chatbot ChatGPT, shocked the AI industry by firing its CEO and founder, Sam Altman, on Friday. The decision, fueled by an internal investigation, revealed that Altman was not consistently truthful with the board, undermining the company’s trust in his leadership. In a statement, OpenAI declared, “The board…
Amazon, the global e-commerce powerhouse, has announced its intention to invest a substantial sum, up to $4 billion, in the artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic. This strategic move also entails Amazon securing a minority ownership stake in Anthropic, reflecting the e-commerce giant’s ongoing commitment to advancing AI technology and remaining competitive in a rapidly evolving…
ChatGPT-4, the latest version of the popular artificial intelligence software, has been released by OpenAI. However, accessing it requires a monthly subscription fee of 20 euros for ChatGPT Plus. Fortunately, there are alternative platforms that utilize the same AI engine and offer similar functionalities for free. One such alternative is Bing Chat, a modified version…
OpenAI, the organization responsible for the widely-known ChatGPT tool, is facing a lawsuit accusing the company of stealing and misusing substantial amounts of personal data obtained from the internet to train its AI models. The proposed class action lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, asserts that OpenAI covertly scraped and appropriated vast quantities of…
What can ChatGPT do for you? That seems to be the question that many people are asking themselves as the artificial intelligence chatbot continues to transform modern society. Using AI to complete tasks, whether big or small, is quickly becoming the new normal. There may be some of you who are searching for a job,…
Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft have reached an agreement to incorporate Microsoft’s ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence software, into Mercedes-Benz cars in the United States. The addition of ChatGPT aims to enhance the voice-command capabilities already present in Mercedes vehicles, allowing for more natural and fluid interactions with the driver. Currently, Mercedes drivers can use voice commands…
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has issued a warning about the potential existential risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing the need for governments to ensure the technology is not “misused by evil people.” Discussions surrounding the future of AI and its regulation have become central to conversations among technologists and policymakers worldwide. The emergence…
The rise of ChatGPT has had far-reaching consequences across various industries, and even the field of law has not been spared from its impact. A recent incident involving an attorney highlights the unexpected challenges posed by this AI technology. Roberto Mata, who sued Avianca airlines over injuries he allegedly sustained from a serving cart during…
A TikToker named Hanna Goefft, known as “hanna gets hired,” has gained popularity for sharing a video demonstrating how to use OpenAI’s ChatGPT for job interview preparation. Users have been loving her tips, considering it the easiest way to prepare for interviews that has worked for every job. Hanna, a firm believer in working smarter…
OpenAI is making it even easier for many to access ChatGPT. OpenAI on Thursday announced the launch of a free ChatGPT app for iOS users in the United States, with plans to roll out to other countries soon. As reported on CNN, the launch comes six months after OpenAI first released ChatGPT online to the…
Google recently announced that its AI chatbot Bard is now available in more than 180 countries. Although it is still in the experimental stage and can be inaccurate at times, Bard AI can be accessed on both smartphones and computers. While the AI chatbots can be quickly accessed from their websites, here are 3 extensions…
The White House is set to host a meeting on Thursday with top executives from major tech firms to discuss concerns about the potential dangers of advanced artificial intelligence, and Sam Altman, the head of OpenAI, will be in attendance. Other attendees include the CEOs of Google, Microsoft, and Anthropic, as well as US Vice…
One of the creators of ChatGPT has added to a growing chorus of researchers warning of the potentially catastrophic consequences of artificial intelligence development. Former OpenAI worker Paul Christiano, who now runs AI research non-profit Alignment Research Center, said he believed there was a significant chance that the technology would lead to the destruction of…
Shares in US-listed education firm Chegg and London-listed textbook publisher Pearson tumbled today – each seeing roughly $1 billion (£803 million) knocked off its market cap – after the former warned that students were using ChatGPT instead of its services. Chegg – which offers services including homework help, digital and physical textbook rentals, textbooks and…
A new study conducted by finance professors from the University of Florida shows the potential value of ChatGPT in predicting stock market movements. In the study, over 50,000 news headlines about companies dating back to October 2021 were fed to the chatbot, which evaluated whether the news was good, bad or irrelevant to the company’s…
As many as 300 million full-time jobs around the world could be automated in some way by the newest wave of artificial intelligence that has spawned platforms like ChatGPT, according to Goldman Sachs economists. They predicted in a report Sunday that 18% of work globally could be computerized, with the effects felt more deeply in…
The Writer’s Guild of America may let Artificial Intelligence tools such as ChatGPT be used in scriptwriting as long as writers still get full credit for the resulting script. The WGA made the proposal this Monday, March 20, during a negotiation round with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Since the beginning of…
OpenAI has released GPT-4, the latest version of its hugely popular artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT. The new model can respond to images – providing recipe suggestions from photos of ingredients, for example, as well as writing captions and descriptions. It can also process up to 25,000 words, about eight times as many as ChatGPT. Millions…
Google on Monday unveiled a new chatbot tool dubbed “Bard” in an apparent bid to compete with the viral success of ChatGPT. As reported on BBC, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and parent company Alphabet, said in a blog post that Bard will be opened up to “trusted testers” starting Monday, with plans to make…
