ChatGPT

7 recent stories about ChatGPT, explained in plain English with links to the original reporting.

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Florida seeks a ban on ChatGPT acting like a person

Florida's Attorney General is seeking a court order to prevent OpenAI from giving ChatGPT human-like attributes, arguing that the use of first-person language and personality creates a false sense of security for users. This comes months after Florida filed a broader lawsuit against OpenAI over safety concerns.

Why it matters: This case could set legal precedent for how AI companies must disclose that users are interacting with machines rather than people, affecting how AI assistants communicate with millions of users.

SourceThe Verge

Friday, September 25

Tech3 days ago

Meta’s Muse just stole the AI spotlight from OpenAI and Anthropic

Meta's personal AI agent Muse is reportedly outpacing ChatGPT's early adoption numbers while Anthropic and OpenAI both released model updates within 90 minutes of each other. Muse is headed for integration into smart glasses.

Why it matters: Meta's rapid adoption of its consumer AI agent signals intensifying competition among major AI companies and the shift toward AI-powered devices beyond chatbots.

3 sourcesSimon Willison TechCrunch Wired

Thursday, September 24

Tech Law4 days ago

Humans Are Reading Your ChatGPT Chats, Lawsuit Claims

A class-action lawsuit claims that humans are reviewing ChatGPT conversations as part of OpenAI's operations. The lawsuit raises privacy concerns about the handling of user data in AI model development and improvement.

Why it matters: This lawsuit highlights growing consumer concerns about data privacy and how AI companies use customer conversations, potentially forcing greater transparency in AI model training practices.

SourceHacker News

Tech Policy4 days ago

Hackers influence ChatGPT and Gemini to direct users to scam centers

Hackers have found ways to manipulate ChatGPT and Gemini into directing users toward scam centers, exploiting vulnerabilities in how these AI systems handle certain prompts. The incident highlights security gaps in major AI assistants.

Why it matters: Millions of non-technical users rely on these AI chatbots for information, making them attractive targets for scammers who can compromise the AI's responses.

SourceHacker News

Wednesday, September 23

Tech5 days ago

ChatGPT Voice gets closer to "Her" with email, calendar, and Slack access

ChatGPT Voice now integrates with email, calendar, and Slack through OpenAI's new GPT-6 models (Astra, Sol, and Luna), enabling voice-controlled task management and work management.

Why it matters: This advancement moves AI assistants closer to always-on, conversational helpers integrated with essential work tools.

SourceThe Decoder

Tech5 days ago

ChatGPT mobile app gets voice-based agentic features

OpenAI is rolling out voice-based agentic features to ChatGPT's mobile app through a new Work tab, available to Pro and Plus subscribers. These features enable users to complete multi-step tasks directly on their phones.

Why it matters: Mobile access to AI agents makes productive AI assistance more accessible to users on the go, extending AI capabilities beyond chat-based interactions.

SourceTechCrunch

Tech6 days ago

ChatGPT Ads expands to Southeast Asia and Taiwan

OpenAI is expanding its ChatGPT Ads product to Southeast Asia and Taiwan, enabling businesses to reach audiences across more than 60 countries through the platform.

Why it matters: This expansion brings AI-powered advertising tools to new markets, giving more businesses access to AI-driven customer targeting.

SourceOpenAI