Gemini, ChatGPT and most other AI chatbots think alike, and it’s bad for human creativity
AI chatbots may feel creative on their own, but new research shows they often converge on the same ideas, raising concerns that relying on them could quietly narrow human creativity.
You can now browse Shopify stores and shop directly in ChatGPT
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT‘s shopping capabilities, and it’s now making it easier to browse Shopify-powered brand stores and buy products through a more flexible checkout experience. The update builds on the company’s push into “agentic commerce,” aimed at improving product discovery and streamlining purchases. Is OpenAI moving away from Instant Checkout? OpenAI first introduced ChatGPT’s […]
ChatGPT is getting a much-needed upgrade for managing your files
OpenAI is rolling out a new Library tab and Recent files menu in ChatGPT, making it easier to find, reuse, and work with files across conversations.
OpenAI kills the Sora AI video app, and it likely won’t ever return
Merely six months after it launched as a standalone app, the Sora AI video generator app is riding into the sunset. The move is pretty surprising, as Google has ramped up its AI video efforts with Veo, while Chinese AI labels continue to deliver impressive results with products such as the viral Seedance AI video […]
You may start seeing ads in ChatGPT but brands aren’t sure they work
OpenAI’s early ChatGPT ads are raising concerns as advertisers struggle to measure performance.
The Round of 64: AI-ok
(NOTE: This article is part of an ongoing series documenting an experiment with using AI to fill the NCAA brackets and see how it fares against years of human experience. The original article is as follows.) With the first two days of play completed, I am in better shape in my pool than I usually […]
ChatGPT might soon evolve into superapp with Atlas browser and Codex built-in
OpenAI's rumored superapp plans could merge ChatGPT, Codex, and its Atlas browser into a single platform, simplifying how users interact with AI tools.
OpenAI shrinks GPT-5.4 for speed and lower costs
OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 mini and nano models cut costs and latency while staying close to flagship performance, giving developers faster AI options for real-time apps without sacrificing core capabilities.
ChatGPT’s upcoming erotic chat mode risks exposing millions of kids to adult content
OpenAI wants to bring adult content to ChatGPT, but its own safety advisers are not on board. Here's what's going on and why the launch keeps getting delayed.
People are quitting ChatGPT and Gemini over privacy concerns
A 2026 Malwarebytes survey finds 90% of users distrust AI with their data. Explore the shifting trends in chatbot usage and personal privacy protection.
Your ChatGPT conversations could get spicy but not graphic
OpenAI clarifies its adult mode will allow erotic text conversations but keep a firm ban on generating explicit images, voice clones or video content as it works through technical delays and safety concerns.
ChatGPT’s latest enemy is the world’s best dictionary and encyclopedia
Encyclopedia Britannica is suing OpenAI for scraping nearly 100,000 articles to train its AI models without permission, alleging copyright infringement and more.
You will soon be able to talk extensively about your Garmin health data with an AI
A new Garmin Chat Connector could let users talk to AI assistants like ChatGPT about their fitness data from Garmin Connect.
ChatGPT now lets you identify songs on your phone without launching Shazam app
ChatGPT now lets you identify songs directly using Shazam without opening the Shazam app on your phone. Once connected, the feature can recognize music playing nearby and show song details inside the chat.
This stylish Meta Ray-Ban rival just put Gemini and ChatGPT on your face
Rokid just gave its smart glasses a free update that adds Google Gemini and keeps ChatGPT, letting you switch between four AI models on one device.
Police find ChatGPT link in rising reports of harmful satanic rituals
UK experts say ChatGPT is fuelling a sustained rise in organised ritual abuse disclosures, with survivors using the tool as a gateway to support, prompting formal police training across forces.
OpenAI is delaying its adult mode for ChatGPT
OpenAI has delayed the rollout of ChatGPT’s planned “adult mode,” a feature designed to allow verified adult users to access erotica and other mature content.
ChatGPT and Gemini are nudging users towards illegal gambling, says investigation
An investigation has found that AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini can be prompted to recommend illegal offshore casinos, raising concerns about gambling addiction and weak safeguards.
OpenAI’s new GPT-5.4 model makes ChatGPT better at handling your complex, multi-step workflows
OpenAI's new GPT-5.4 model makes ChatGPT better at reasoning and handling multi-step workflows.
OpenAI releases ChatGPT 5.3 Instant and says it’s less “cringe”
GPT-5.3 Instant cuts the lectures and unnecessary refusals, improves web answers, and feels faster, sharper, and far less patronizing.
After ChatGPT and Gemini, Meta AI wants to go shopping for you
Meta AI may soon help you shop online. The company is testing a product discovery feature that suggests items with images, prices and merchant links, placing it in direct competition with ChatGPT and Gemini.
What you should know about the Cancel ChatGPT trend and whether it crossed a red line
The “Cancel ChatGPT” trend is growing after OpenAI’s Pentagon deal sparked backlash over military AI and surveillance concerns.
Perplexity reveals Computer, and it wants AI agents to do all your work
Perplexity Computer lets Gemini, Grok, and ChatGPT 5.2 collaborate on the same task. The feature is live for Max subscribers today.
Your ChatGPT chats are more personal than you think
New OpenAI data reveals people use ChatGPT for personal expression and venting just as much as work tasks, with younger users leading the shift toward treating AI like a sounding board.
OpenAI’s hardware debut may come in the form of a camera-equipped ChatGPT speaker
A new report suggest OpenAI's first hardwre product could be a speaker equipped with a camera, rather than the wearable hinted at in an earlier leak.
Samsung upgrades Bixby beta to challenge ChatGPT and Gemini, starting in One UI 8.5
Samsung’s new Bixby beta aims to rival ChatGPT and Gemini, but with a practical focus on Galaxy control. One UI 8.5 adds natural language settings changes, troubleshooting suggestions, and real-time web results inside Bixby.
Gemini 3.1 Pro just got a major AI intelligence boost
Google introduces Gemini 3.1 Pro, a major upgrade with dramatically improved reasoning and problem-solving abilities, designed to deliver deeper insights across apps, workflows, and developer tools.
You can now use Gemini without leaving your apps, thanks to split-screen multitasking
Google’s Gemini now supports split-screen multitasking on Android, allowing the AI to assist users directly inside other apps without switching screens.
ChatGPT now has a Lockdown Mode, but should you enable it?
OpenAI’s new Lockdown Mode restricts how ChatGPT accesses the web, files, and advanced tools. While it boosts security for sensitive work, it also removes many features that everyday users rely on.
Chatbots rated more empathetic than humans in controlled tests
New research suggests AI chatbots can generate responses people rate as more empathetic than humans, raising questions about emotional intelligence in machines.
You can steer ChatGPT deep research with your own sites and apps
ChatGPT deep research is getting easier to use when you care about sourcing as much as answers. OpenAI is rolling out tighter controls that let you steer a research run toward specific websites, pull in connected apps as inputs, and read the finished work in a dedicated report viewer. The upgrade is really about reducing […]
You can avoid ChatGPT ads, but your Free limits may change
ChatGPT ads are now in testing, and OpenAI is starting in the US with logged-in adults on the Free and Go tiers. If you fall into that group, ads can show up as sponsored placements inside the ChatGPT experience. OpenAI is keeping paid tiers ad-free during this test. It lists Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and […]
Apple might soon allow Gemini and ChatGPT on CarPlay for voice control
According to Bloomberg, Apple is planning to allow third-party AI chatbots for CarPlay, opening the doors for ChatGPT and Gemini in the near future.
Canva now lets ChatGPT create designs that match your brand design and logo
With a new Canva update, your ChatGPT designs can now match your brand’s look, pulling in the right colours, fonts and logos without you having to tweak or redesign anything manually.
ChatGPT is down for a ton of users (Update: It’s back online)
ChatGPT seems to be down worldwide. OpenAI confirms elevated error rates affecting logins, voice mode, and chat generation on February 3, 2026.
Gemini’s new ChatGPT import lets you keep context when you switch
Gemini is testing a way to import ChatGPT chat history, so you can switch assistants without losing context. It’s built as a file upload, but your imported chats land in activity data.
Your ChatGPT writing quality dip wasn’t in your head
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says GPT-5’s writing got harder to read because the company prioritized coding and reasoning. He’s promising GPT 5.x will bring back clearer prose without losing technical gains.
Early tests suggest ChatGPT Health’s assessment of your fitness data may cause unnecessary panic
A reporter gave ChatGPT Health access to a decade of fitness data, and its assessment was not only incorrect but also inconsistent across chats.