The backlash largely focused on a reference to “erotica,” which Altman said was only one part of a larger policy shift.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has confirmed that a new version of ChatGPT will roll out in the coming weeks with fewer restrictions and a more “human” personality. The move, aimed at restoring the liveliness users loved in GPT-4o, follows new safety tools and moderation systems that Altman says now allow the company to relax earlier limits.
According to Altman, a December rollout will bring "erotica for verified adults", alongside stronger age-verification tools.
The feature has entered the trial phase, with BigBasket becoming the first platform to support this integration.
A new Cyera report reveals ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and other AI tools are now the leading source of workplace data leaks, often occurring without companies noticing.
Nick Turley, head of ChatGPT at OpenAI, reveals plans to transform ChatGPT into an operating system with third-party apps, inspired by the evolution of web browsers.
ChatGPT’s new apps integration allows users to generate Spotify playlists and find podcasts with detailed preferences, making music discovery more personalised and interactive.
Sora uses OpenAI’s latest Sora 2 model, capable of generating photorealistic videos from text prompts — and social media feeds are already overflowing with examples.
ChatGPT Go offers higher usage limits for both chat and creative tasks, making it suitable for students, freelancers, and small businesses looking for AI assistance without a steep subscription fee.
The initiative, currently in the pilot stage, will enable users to discover products and services, compare prices, and make payments through UPI without leaving the ChatGPT interface.
ChatGPT’s meteoric rise continues. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that the AI chatbot now boasts 800 million weekly active users — a milestone reached less than three years after its debut.
At DevDay 2025, OpenAI unveiled a major new chapter for ChatGPT — transforming it from a chatbot into a full-fledged app platform. Developers can now use OpenAI’s new Apps SDK, currently in preview, to build and distribute apps within ChatGPT.
A 19-year-old student vandalised 17 cars at a Missouri college, then confessed the crime to ChatGPT in a bizarre late-night chat, police say.
At launch, Instant Checkout supports single-item purchases, with multi-item carts and expanded regional availability on the roadmap. For shoppers, the flow is seamless: after asking a question like “best running shoes under $100,” relevant results appear in chat.
The company is actively building an internal advertising team, led by its new head of applications Fidji Simo, to explore how ads could be integrated into ChatGPT.
With Pulse, OpenAI is betting that people don’t just want answers on demand—they want an assistant that knows when to offer help before they even ask.
Thanks to artificial intelligence, anyone can select stocks, monitor them and obtain investment analysis that was once only available to big banks or institutional investors
A Virginia woman won $150,000 in the Powerball lottery using ChatGPT to pick her numbers—and donated it all to charity, turning her AI-powered win into an inspiring act of generosity.
Used responsibly, ChatGPT can enhance academic preparation, offering new ways to revise, practise, and build confidence.
Under the deal, Nvidia will be taking a financial stake in one of its largest customers, but without receiving any voting power in return
OpenAI’s latest study reveals who is using ChatGPT, what they use it for, and how it adds value to work and everyday life. Key insights on global adoption, usage patterns, and economic impact.
For OpenAI, moving out of California would be a huge decision. Most of its researchers are based in San Francisco, and Altman himself owns several homes in the Bay Area.
Downdetector, a site monitoring online service issues, has recorded hundreds of user reports in the last 20 minutes, confirming problems with the AI chatbot.
Statsig, founded in 2021, builds tools to help software developers test and flag potential new features
Travellers are using ChatGPT to slash flight costs by uncovering hidden routes, budget airlines, and smarter booking strategies. It’s not perfect — but it can reframe how you search. ChatGPT won’t replace tools like Skyscanner or Google Flights. But with ticket prices staying high, it’s becoming a handy add-on for travellers looking to fly smarter, cheaper, and with a few new tricks up their sleeve.