ChatGPT introduces scheduled tasks feature for premium subscribers

OpenAI has launched a new beta feature called Tasks that allows ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Pro subscribers to schedule future actions and reminders. The feature enables users to set up both one-time and recurring tasks through the AI chatbot, with notifications delivered via web, desktop, and mobile platforms. To use the feature, subscribers must select … Read more

When people develop deep emotional bonds with ChatGPT

A 28-year-old nursing student has formed an intense emotional and romantic relationship with ChatGPT, spending up to 56 hours per week interacting with her AI companion. According to a report by Kashmir Hill in The New York Times, the woman, identified by her online name Ayrin, customized the AI chatbot to act as a flirtatious … Read more

Analysis: ChatGPT is what Google Search used to be

Google’s search engine, once praised for its simplicity, has become cluttered with advertisements, AI-generated content, and optimized results that diminish user experience and trust. An analysis by strategist and developer Chuck W. Nelson points out how Google has evolved from its clean, straightforward interface of the 2000s to today’s complex layout where genuine search results … Read more

ChatGPT services disrupted by datacenter power issue

ChatGPT experienced a significant outage on Thursday afternoon, leaving many users unable to access the AI chatbot service. According to reporting by Emma Roth at The Verge, the disruption began around 1:30 PM ET when users encountered internal server errors. OpenAI confirmed issues affecting ChatGPT, its API, and the Sora text-to-video generator. The root cause … Read more

Study: Google outperforms ChatGPT search in most query categories

A comprehensive analysis of 62 search queries reveals that Google maintains an edge over ChatGPT search across most search categories, particularly in local and commercial searches. The study, conducted by search expert Eric Enge and published on Search Engine Land, found that while ChatGPT search performs competitively in informational queries, Google’s established infrastructure and vast … Read more

OpenAI’s GPT-5 development faces significant delays and cost issues

OpenAI’s next major project, GPT-5 (code-named Orion), is experiencing substantial setbacks and escalating costs, according to a Wall Street Journal report by Deepa Seetharaman. The project, which has been in development for over 18 months, has encountered multiple challenges during training runs, each costing approximately half a billion dollars in computing expenses alone. The company’s … Read more

ChatGPT expands desktop app integration capabilities

OpenAI has significantly expanded ChatGPT’s desktop application integration features, allowing the AI assistant to work with a broader range of software tools. According to VentureBeat reporter Emilia David, the expansion includes support for multiple integrated development environments (IDEs), terminals, and text applications. The update enables ChatGPT to interact with popular development tools like MatLab, the … Read more

OpenAI launches telephone and WhatsApp access to ChatGPT

OpenAI has introduced a new way to interact with ChatGPT through a toll-free number (1-800-CHATGPT) and WhatsApp messaging service. According to the company’s official explanation, users in the United States and Canada can now call 1-800-242-8478 to speak with ChatGPT, while international users can access the service via WhatsApp messaging. The service is available without … Read more

ChatGPT Search available to all users with new voice and map features

OpenAI has announced that its ChatGPT Search feature is now accessible to all users with a free account, expanding beyond its previous limitation to paid subscribers. The company revealed this change during its “12 Days of OpenAI” event series, marking a significant shift in its service accessibility. Users can activate the search function by clicking … Read more

ChatGPT introduces Projects feature to help users organize conversations and files

OpenAI has launched a new organizational feature called Projects for its ChatGPT platform, currently available to Plus, Pro, and Teams subscribers. The tool allows users to group related conversations, files, and instructions within dedicated spaces, addressing the common challenge of managing multiple AI interactions. The Projects feature appears in ChatGPT’s sidebar, where users can create … Read more