OpenAI expands its affordable ChatGPT Go plan in Asia

OpenAI is rolling out its affordable ChatGPT Go subscription plan to 16 new countries in Asia. TechCrunch reports that the tier costs under $5 and provides users with higher daily limits for messages and file uploads, as well as twice the memory of the free plan. According to OpenAI, the expansion follows a fourfold increase …

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You can use apps directly in ChatGPT now

OpenAI has launched a new feature that allows third-party applications to run directly within the ChatGPT interface. This development enables users to interact with services like Zillow, Canva, and Spotify using natural language prompts, combining the chatbot’s conversational abilities with the specific functions of external tools. The company also released a new Software Development Kit …

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OpenAI’s revenue in the first half of 2025 exceeded its total for all of 2024

OpenAI generated $4.3 billion in revenue in the first six months of 2025, surpassing its earnings for the entire previous year. Entrepreneur reports this, citing shareholder documents viewed by The Information. The strong growth is attributed to the increased adoption of ChatGPT, which now has 700 million weekly users, a fourfold increase from the same …

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OpenAI improves shopping feature for ChatGPT users

OpenAI has introduced Instant Checkout, allowing users to purchase products directly through its ChatGPT chatbot. Ashley Capoot reports for CNBC. The feature initially supports single-item purchases from U.S. Etsy sellers and is available to all U.S. ChatGPT users. More than one million Shopify merchants, including brands like Skims and Glossier, will join the platform soon. …

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OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Pulse for personalized, proactive updates

OpenAI has launched a preview of a new mobile feature called ChatGPT Pulse for its Pro subscribers. This feature shifts the chatbot from answering direct questions to proactively delivering personalized information. According to the company’s announcement, Pulse works by researching topics it deems relevant to the user. This process is based on an analysis of …

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OpenAI study finds ChatGPT is mostly used for personal tasks

OpenAI has released its first detailed study on ChatGPT usage, revealing that most people use the chatbot for personal matters rather than work. The research shows that “practical guidance,” such as asking for how-to advice or help with schoolwork, is the most common reason people turn to the AI. Gerrit De Vynck reports for the …

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AI assistants show starkly different approaches to memory

The two leading AI assistants, ChatGPT and Claude, have been built with fundamentally opposite philosophies on how to remember user interactions. ChatGPT’s memory is designed to be automatic and invisible, creating a personalized experience with zero effort from the user. Claude’s initial approach, however, gave users explicit control over when to use its memory function. …

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OpenAI makes ChatGPT Projects available to free users

OpenAI has expanded its ChatGPT Projects feature to free users after previously restricting it to paid subscribers. The feature allows users to organize AI conversations around specific topics and set custom instructions for responses. Ian Carlos Campbell from Engadget reports that free users can now upload five files per project, while Plus subscribers get 25 …

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ChatGPT overview: models, features, prices explained

ChatGPT is the offering that started the generative AI revolution. Since then, it has grown tremendously. Today, it’s the number one AI platform and offers a multitude of tools, services, and plans. Moreover, because the industry is in such a dynamic phase right now, things keep changing. In other words: It’s hard to keep up …

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